Amathus, Limassol
6 miles to east of Limassol lie the ruins of Amathus, an ancient royal city built on a coastal site that is believed to have been inhabited since 1100 BC.
6 miles to east of Limassol lie the ruins of Amathus, an ancient royal city built on a coastal site that is believed to have been inhabited since 1100 BC. The archaeological site has remnants of an 8th century BC palace, a 1st century BC Temple of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love who had a cult here, tombs dating back to the early Iron Age period of Graeco-Phoenician and an acropolis. The largest stone vase in the world, a mammoth 1.85 metre high limestone creation from the 6th century BC, was excavated here and is on display at the Louvre in Paris. The 14 ton jug was used to store wine.
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About Amathus
Amathountos, Agios Tychon, Cyprus
Amathus and Nearby Sights on Map
Limassol District Archaeological Museum
The Limassol District Archaeological Museum presents historical exhibits from 9000 BC to the end of Roman period
Limassol Municipal Gardens
Limassol Zoo
A compact zoological park spread over 1
Columbia Plaza
Columbia Plaza in Limassol’s Old Town is a great place to have a meal, with a cafe, trattoria, steakhouse, bar and Greek tavern all in one complex
Limassol Promenade
With blue skies and crystal clear warm waters to one side, and cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and shops on the other, the Promenade offers a slice of paradise to all vacationers
Limassol Castle
The Limassol Castle was built by the Ottomans in 1590, after the previous castle on the site was destroyed
Governor's Beach
The Governor's Beach is less frequented by tourists, offering a secluded spot on the shore for relaxing away from the crowds
Water Museum
The Limassol Water Museum is an old pump-house, built in 1925 to direct water from the nearby Garyllis Delta aquifer to the city
Cyprus Motor Museum
The Cyprus Motor Museum showcases iconic Classic and collectible cars, from a 1912 Ford T to trendy collectibles from 2004
