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Ancient Amathus

by Aggeliki

Amathus was one of the most ancient royal cities of Cyprus, on the southern coast in front of Agios Tychonas, about 24 miles west of Larnaca and 6 miles east of Limassol.
Amathus was built on the coastal cliffs with a view of the sea. It flourished and became a rich kingdom since the early years of its settlement.

The modern city of...

by frantic

The modern city of limassol..well i quess when going to another country i have the curiocity to see how the locals actually live..no foklor things and traditiolal descriptions ..the real thing..so anyone sharing this kind of curiosity should go to the shops at Makarios Ave. or at Anexartisias Str. The 2 woolworth Malls one is located at the Beach avenue the other one in the west of Makarios Ave . THE beuatiful cafes at Enaerios area. The courts Square (is considered to be the modern city centre is where the majority of the businesses are located) .So don't make the mistake and constrain yourself to places just for tourists ..take advantage of the fact that cyprus is a safe place ..the possibility of getting robbed or anything like that is minimal on the other hand although you should be cautious but surely more relaxed.
The lady's mile Beach is UNIQUE get information on how to get there
The 'old water tank ' is considered to be a landmark dividing the old city from the new ..well is just an old water tank but it has a rather sentimental value for the old ones ..it reminds them the times that cyprus was a british colony and things like that.. it was restored for the millienioum celebrations and is lightened at nights is nice to look at.

Amathus

by gigina

Ancient Amathus us among the oldest if Cyprus's city kingdoms. Founded by a son of Hercules who was revered as a god here. The remains of this city are dominated by a vast paved agora studded with a dozen restored and re-erected columns, including 3 spiral-fluted and 2 square foundation filled with rubble and masonry fragments. Its original function is uncertain though it was probably a fountain.

There are also what appear to be waterworks system, the terminus of an acquaduct which supplied the city from the north.

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A brief introduction to Limassol

by Mark_Purdue

"A Place where Old & Young Come Together"

Limassol is one of the main industrial areas of Cyprus. Here you can find the only working deep water port in the free areas, by 'free areas' I refer to the part of the country that is not under the Turkish occupational forces.

A wonderful city and surrounding areas that can be discovered both on foot and by car.

It is well worth the effort to buy your self a good street map prior to arrival as the local maps are not very useful.

Take a few days to walk all the backstreets of the old town where you will come across some rather interesting byzantine relics and some buildings that date back to the colonial period and beyond. This includes the fabulous Limassol Castle where King Richard the first of England, better known as Richard the Lion Heart, married Queen Berengaria.

The Limassol District also encompasses many of the outlying villages that you pass heading up into the Troodos Mountain range. Take time to stop off at some of these and find out how the old village traditions are being maintained.

There you have it, a few words to wet your appetite for the wonders of Limassol.

But one warning - July & August are the hotest months, so make sure you are carrying plenty of bottled water.