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Kolossi Castle (Limassol, Cyprus)

Description: The castle was built in 1454 by the Hospitallers.

Newest Review: ... century. The castle has, through the ages, been the central administrative seat of the Commandarie of Kolossi, which controlled the production and trade of the famous sweet desert wine -Commandaria - to which it gave its name. ~~~~~~~~~ DIRECTIONS ~~~~~~~~~ The Cypriots use the same brown signage for their heritage sites as we do in England. The castle is located on the Akrotiri peninsula, ... more

... just outside the village of Kolossi which gives it it's name. It is about 11 kilometres due west of Limassol and is clearly signposted from the main Limassol - Paphos A6 highway. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EXTERIOR WALK-AROUND ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The castle ...more

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Kolossi Castle (Limassol, Cyprus): The Crusader Castle at Kolossi - King Richard's Cypriot Des ... (1533 words)
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~~~~~~~~~~~ INTRODUCTION ~~~~~~~~~~~ For those who can look beyond the great food, sandy beaches, and the bars and clubs of the resorts of Limassol and Ayia Napa, Cyprus has a rich and varied cultural heritage. At various times, it has been controlled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Venetians, English and Turks, and all of these varied cultures have left an indelible mark on its landscape. The archaeological treasures Cyprus has to offer, and its modest size, offer an excellent opportunity for learning, at least for those whose hardest decision is not which factor of sun cream to use on the Paralia (beach) each day. The area around Limassol ... Read the complete review

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