Kourion, Limassol’s Ancient Town

If you’re planning on taking a trip to the beautiful island of Limassol, then you want to make sure that you get the most out of your holidays. This is rather easy to do as the area is filled with all kinds of beautiful structures, nature and excitement. You really can’t see everything in one day, so it’s best to break up your trip into different days in order to experience what the region has to offer. There is truly something for everyone here, and if this is your first holiday to the island you’re in luck. Let’s talk a bit more about Kourion and what you can expect when you visit this ancient town.

Visiting the ancient town of Kourion

Kourion is a very popular tourist attraction in Cyprus, and it’s quite easy to see why more and more people are flocking to the area.

Some History behind Kourion

The town was founded sometime in the 12th century BC, and it is filled with many interesting locations. This town is located in the southern shores of the island. It is said that Kourion was founded by Argives Stesenor during the Persian war. The area is filled with all kinds of history that can be read in various historic writings.

What to Expect in Kourion

Kourion is a beautiful and interesting town that is covered with majestic cliffs. It was once founded by Greek conquerors, and it is filled with a lot of interesting and entertaining history. The Romans eventaually overtook the area and their unique architecture can be seen all over the town. One of the most interesting features of this area is the Amphitheatre that was constructed sometime in the 2nd century. If you’re a fan of beautiful landscapes as well as charming architecture, you will find that Kourion is a mecca of beauty and entertainment.

Some of the Attractions of Kourion

One other attraction that brings tons of tourists to Limassol each year is the beautiful art that is scattered around the area. Many of the historic preserved mosiac floors are stunning and some of them even date back to as early as the 5th century. The Temple of Apollo is another beautiful area that you should check out the next time you’re in Kourion.  It features many old structures, exciting markets and tons of beautiful scenery. If you’ve never visited Limassol before, I highly recommend that you stop in Kourion and make your trip one that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

About the author
Dave Richards has spent that past 10 working with luxury hotels in Limassol and has worked in the travel industry for most of his life.