Wander into Ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins at Kourion for a look at the remains of houses, monuments, markets, baths, and an intact 3,500-seat theater. Although the site had been inhabited in Neolithic times from five millennia BCE, the town is believed to date back to the 13th century BCE. It supported an uprising against Persia in the 4th century BCE and was used by Alexander the Great. See mosaic floors from the 3rd and 4th centuries CE, private residences of the rich dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries CE, and a 5th century CE early Christian basilica at the site. Make Kourion part of your personalized Limassol City itinerary using our Limassol City trip itinerary planning tool.
Kourion reviews
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This review is for the archaeological site. It was an interesting visit, mostly open air so be sure to take water if it’s hot! At first it didn’t look like there was much to learn, due to poor...
This review is for the archaeological site. It was an interesting visit, mostly open air so be sure to take water if it’s hot! At first it didn’t look like there was much to learn, due to poor... more »
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This is a bit hard to get to without a car but a nice day trip combined with a visit to MyMall. We got the number 30 bus from our hotel to MyMall, and then for convenience took a taxi from MyMall up.... more
This is a bit hard to get to without a car but a nice day trip combined with a visit to MyMall. We got the number 30 bus from our hotel to MyMall, and then for convenience took a taxi from MyMall up.... more »
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An unexpected visit but turns out to be great. Amphitheatre in a very good condition and makes an impression. There was almost no people. Wonderful views. One of those days and places we enjoyed so much. I thought I will spend there no more than an hour but it took more or less 3 hours especially when we sit on the hill with the view on the sea. Entrance 4,5€ per person, parking is inside.
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What a wonderful find, if you are into history then this is the place to go. The information boards are full of detail with English translations. I knocked it down a star as I think they are missing a trick in not having a cafe/restaurant, we spent a few hours there but had to leave as the group was getting hungry, we would have loved to stay longer if we could have eaten there.
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