Τhe Castle of Kolossi was built in 1210 when Kolossi was given by King Hugh I to the knights of the order of St. John of Jerusalem. The expeditions of the Genoese in 1373 and 1402 and the raids by the Marmelukes in 1425 and 1426 caused a lot of damage to the castle. A general restoration became necessary and this is why the present appearance of the castle is dated back to 1454. It was restored by Louis de Magnac, Grand Commander, who held the fief from about 1450. The Coat-of-Arms on the east wall of the castle, set below the royal quarters of Jerusalem, Lusignan, Cyprus and Armenia, is believed to be his.
The castle has been looked after very well and is a most impressive, square shape, very similar to a tower. It reminds us of many similar towers in Europe. For the period it was built the castle offered satisfactory security to the neighborhood. It was strong enough to resist any attacks and that is why it was considered to be impregnable.
Each of its four sides are 16m long on the outside and 13.5m on the inside. The height of the castle is 21m. The solid construction proved able to protect the castle through the ages and also from the many earthquakes that happened in the surrounding area.
The castle consists of 3 stories. The ground level which was used for storage purposes, with water cisterns in two of the chambers. At the south side of the ground floor there is an arched exterior door 1.2m wide and 1.65m high. The second story is divided into two large chambers. In one of these, there is a large but simple fire place (indicating that the chamber was used as a kitchen). The entrance of the second story was possible by drawbridge which was destroyed and replaced in 1933 with a stone staircase.
The Grand Commander, or his lieutenants, had his residence on the third story. This floor consisted of two big chambers, with beautiful fireplaces, which bears the three-leaved badge of Louis de Mahnac. It is thought that these chambers were divided at half their height with the aid of a wooden floor into two attics or storerooms and also into living rooms. From the third story, a spinal staircase leads to the roof-platform (with 19 battlements so that it could be defended).
There are not many to see inside (except the nice panorama from the upper platform). It can be a short stop on old Limassol-Paphos road, or you can admire its silhouette from the speed of your car.
Originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbor, it was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, then dismantled by the Venetians in 1570, who found themselves unable to defend it against the Ottomans, who in their turn restored and strengthened it after they captured the island.
Τhe Castle of Kolossi was built in 1210 when Kolossi was given by King Hugh I to the knights of the order of St. John of Jerusalem. The expeditions of the Genoese in 1373 and 1402 and the raids by the Marmelukes in 1425 and 1426 caused a lot of damage to the castle. A general restoration became necessary and this is why the present appearance of the castle is dated back to 1454. It was restored by Louis de Magnac, Grand Commander, who held the fief from about 1450. The Coat-of-Arms on the east wall of the castle, set below the royal quarters of Jerusalem, Lusignan, Cyprus and Armenia, is believed to be his.
On your way to Akrotiri, a small indicator to right shows the way to MCPS - Cat Sanctuary. Is Malcolm Cat Protection Society (http://www.malcolmcat.org/) . Here , abandoned cats found a welcoming home. Going inside you are immediately surrounded by their velvety meows. You’ll find there relaxation, playing friends and maybe some little scratches.
Looking at Earth from sky, at least for me, is always an excited experience. Griffon Aviation (http://www.griffonaviation.com/, operating on Paphos airport) gives you the opportunity for a pleasure fly to admire the island. (They are organizing also training flights.) You’ll realize how arid Cyprus is. Despite this, many villas plots are erected everywhere. (And even a wind farm was constructed – a little strange thinking that here the sun is on the sky almost all year round.) And if you are lucky, you can see the landing of a commercial plane from the tarmac and the takeoff from the air, being close to airport.
The Medieval Castle of Limassol is situated near the old harbor in the heart of the historical centre of the city.
The Holy Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos was founded around the end of the 11th century by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos (1081 - 1118). 
Molos is the well-known Limassol Promenade. It is a place usually crowded by tourist and locals. Many attractions are on this 2 km-long esplanade (ideal for walk, fishing and relax). Here is a big open-air art exhibition. Stone, metal, wood, water and even air, gray and colors, strange and usual, all are present. Take a walk and look around! (See more photos at Art Promenade.)
Omodos is a wine-producing village. It can be admires for its gravel-paved central square and its rich architecture.
A culture which draws on Mediterranean Europe, the Middle East, and 9000 years of constant invasion: Phoenicians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks Romans French crusaders, Genoese, Venetians, Turks, British… Crusader castles rub shoulders with ancient vineyards, frescoed monasteries overlook citrus orchards, and sandy, sun-soaked feet tread Roman mosaic floors… The birthplace and centre of worship of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty… Picturesque harbor, long, sandy beaches, charming villages in its mountains (here life has gone unchanged over the years), famous monasteries… 800.000 inhabitants and many more tourists every year.
