Limassol Castle and the Old Harbour: layers beneath a city landmark
Explore the archaeological and Ottoman-era layers of Limassol Castle beside the old harbour.
Limassol Castle stands beside the old harbour, but its story is not confined to one ruler or one period. Archaeological work has identified the remains of an Early Christian basilica of the 4th–7th centuries and a Middle Byzantine monument of the 10th–11th centuries beneath the present building.
The present form is largely associated with the Ottoman period. Read with the waterfront, the castle becomes part of a changing coastal quarter shaped by movement, trade and public life.
FAQ
What lies beneath Limassol Castle?
Remains of an Early Christian basilica and a Middle Byzantine monument have been identified beneath the present building.