Limassol Museums

(Limassol, Cyprus)



Photo of local museum attractionThere are a small selection of museums on hand in Limassol, suiting tourists wishing to learn a little about the district's rich Cypriot history. The Lemesos Castle has long been a leading tourist attraction at Limassol and is located on the westerly side of the Old City district.

In order to gain a real insight into the castle's long and interesting history, a trip to the onsite Medieval Museum really is something of a must. The Limassol Archaeological Museum is also of note and contains some well-preserved suits of armour, coins, ceramics, stone statues and pieces of jewellery, amongst its myriad of other exhibits.


Medieval Museum at Lemesos Castle

Address: Irinis, Limassol, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2533 0419
Inside the Medieval Museum at Lemesos Castle, exhibits include all kinds of historic castle treasures and artefacts, as well as some medieval and Byzantine items from the former Lefkosia Medieval Museum, which were moved here in 1974, following the events of the Turkish independence. The themed exhibits are spread around a number of different chambers and rooms, and include some well-preserved Ottoman pottery pieces, golden ecclesiastical relics, suits of armour, weaponry and more. Within the spacious Grand Hall, look out for the historic photographs of Byzantine sites located throughout Cyprus. And before you end your visit, do take a climb to the rooftop terrace and enjoy the wonderful cityscape views.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 13:00
Admission: charge

Archaeological Museum

Address: Corner of Kaningos and Vyronos, Limassol, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2533 0157
Housing a large and impressive collection of ceramics and pottery, the Limassol Archaeological Museum is well worth a look, particularly if you are looking for something a little different to sunbathing on the beaches and dancing at the nightclubs. Particular archaeological highlights here include an array of historical items dating as far back as the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) and Neolithic (New Stone Age) periods, as well as some Mycenaean pottery, terracotta figurines, old oil lamps and glassware.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 13:00
Admission: charge