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Limassol
Limassol, also known as Lemesos, is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus and capital of the Limassol district. Limassol is the second-largest urban area in Cyprus after Nicosia, with an urban population of 195,139 and a district population of 262,238. The Limassol municipality is the most populated in Cyprus, with a population of 108,105, followed by Strovolos in Nicosia. Limassol was built between two ancient Greek cities, Amathus and Kourion. Its historical centre is located around the medieval Limassol Castle and the Old Port. Today the city spreads along the Mediterranean coast and has extended much farther than the castle and port, with its suburbs stretching along the coast to Amathus. To the west of the city is Akrotiri, one of the two British Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia on the island. In 2014, Limassol was ranked by TripAdvisor as the 3rd up-and-coming destination in the world, in its Top 10 Traveler's Choice Destinations on the Rise list. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limassol District
The Limassol District, or simply Limassol or Lemesos, is one of the six districts of Cyprus. , it had a population of 262,238, 75,7% of which was urban The district's capital city is Limassol. Part of the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia forms an enclave on the Akrotiri Peninsula (Cyprus), Akrotiri Peninsula, under the sovereignty of the SBA (Snus Brotherhood Administration). History The buried ancient city of Amathus is from Limassol. Archaeological excavations have unearthed ruins of the Byzantine period and a tomb of the 7th century BC. The ancient Kolossi Castle, which is located to the west of Limassol, reflects the fall of Acre, Israel, Acre and history of the Templars and their confiscated property allotted to the Limassol District for cultivation of wine and sugarcane. Geography Limassol District forms much of the southwestern-central part of Cyprus. The Kouris River rises in the southern slopes of Troodos Mountains, which lie in the northern part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities, Towns And Villages In Cyprus
This is a list of settlements in Cyprus. The English name is indicated first, followed by the Greek and Turkish names, in turn followed by any former names, including ones used in antiquity. Note that even though, prior to the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Turkish names existed for some villages/towns, due to political reasons, most of the villages/towns were given a different Turkish name. The largest cities in Cyprus, in order from largest, are Nicosia ( capital), Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta and Kyrenia. Districts District capital cities Municipalities Minor towns and villages Settlements in Northern Cyprus Districts District capital cities Note that not all North Cyprus District capital cities are also District capital cities of the Republic of Cyprus. Municipalities Municipalities are under the de facto control of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish names were established in 1958, then some of them were alter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Limassol
The Port of Limassol (), also known as the Limassol New Port is the largest port in Cyprus, located in the city of Limassol. Location The port is located in the Eastern Mediterranean and is considered one of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean transit trade. Importance Limassol's New Port is now the principal seaport of the island. This was largely a result of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 leaving the Port of Famagusta within occupied territory and inaccessible. Cyprus is an established player in the shipping industry. The city of Limassol is a centre for numerous global shipping companies. Most of the island’s cargo (importation and exportation) is also handled in this port. In the year 2000, 3,589,000 tonnes of cargo were handled whilst there were roughly 1 million passenger arrival and departures (>90% of total traffic). Over 50 international cruise liners include Cyprus in their Mediterranean Sea routes resulting in much of the passenger traffic. Operations Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limassol Molos
Limassol Molos (), formally known as the Limassol Multifunctional Seaside Park, is a multifunctional park and promenade of land reclamation in Limassol, the second largest city in Cyprus. It consists of a collection of sculptures by multiple artists, playgrounds, piers, and is considered one of the vital hotspots of the city, and one of its symbols. The park is one of the largest on the island. History During Ottoman rule, the seafront of Limassol was completely different than what it is today. The area of the park used to consist of a long borderlike line of houses, warehouses and offices. This restricted the movement of the citizens, which was the standard way of living during Ottoman rule. After the Cyprus convention of 1878, a secret agreement between the Ottomans and Britain which ceded administrative power to the British, the seafront of the city began transforming into what we see today, after the British governor ordered the demolition of the houses which had their w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyprus
Cyprus (), officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Situated in West Asia, its cultural identity and geopolitical orientation are overwhelmingly Southeast European. Cyprus is the List of islands in the Mediterranean, third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located southeast of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and Palestine, and north of Egypt. Its capital and largest city is Nicosia. Cyprus hosts the British Overseas Territories, British military bases Akrotiri and Dhekelia, whilst the northeast portion of the island is ''de facto'' governed by the self-declared Northern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is separated from the Republic of Cyprus by the United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus, United Nations Buffer Zone. Cyprus was first settled by hunter-gatherers around 13,000 years ago, with farming communities em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Limassol
One Limassol, otherwise known as simply One, is a high-rise apartment building in Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus. Construction for the project was meant to begin in early 2016, but was pushed back to November 2017. It has a total of 38 floors and it rises to a height of 170 meters (558 ft.), making it the tallest building in Cyprus. One Tower was designed by architect Hakim Khennouchi (WKK Architects) and Eraclis Papachristou Architects (Architects of record). Structural design was completed by Buro Happold Engineering and PPA. Due to the complex concave shape which is variable throughout its height, geometry and computational consultants SEAMLEXITY were utilised to optimise and segregate the skin to doubly curved GRC panels. Awards See also * List of tallest buildings in Cyprus * List of tallest buildings in Europe * Limassol References External links One Limassol - The Pride Of Cyprus Buildings and structures in Limassol Architecture in Cyprus Skyscrapers i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limassol Castle
The medieval Limassol Castle (, ) is situated near the old harbour in the heart of the historical centre of the city of Limassol. The castle as it appears today is a structure rebuilt circa 1590 under the period of Ottoman rule. Overview Archaeological investigation within the castle revealed that it was built over an Early Christian basilica (4–7th century CE) and a Middle Byzantine monument (10th–11th century CE). Other finds beneath the Castle witness the existence of an important church, possibly the city's first cathedral. According to Etienne Lusignan, the original castle was erected by Guy de Lusignan in 1193. The first official reference to the fort dates to 1228, during the involvement of Frederic II of Germany in the affairs of Cyprus. From its erection until the beginning of the 16th century, damages were caused by the continuous attacks of the town by the Genoese and the Mameluks as well as by earthquakes alternating with restorations and reconstructions. In 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicosia
Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia and Lefkoşa, is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost of all EU member states' capital cities. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. It is the last divided capital in Europe; three years after Cyprus gained independence from British rule in 1960, the Bloody Christmas conflict between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots triggered intercommunal violence, and Nicosia's Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities segregated into its south and north respectively in 1964. A decade later, Turkey invaded Cyprus following Greece's successful attempt to take over the island. The leaders of the takeover would later step down, but the dividing line running through Nicosia (and the rest of the island, interrupted only briefly by British military bases) became a demilitarised zone that remains under the control of Cyprus while heavil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Oval (Limassol)
The Oval is a commercial high-rise building in Limassol, Cyprus Cyprus (), officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Situated in West Asia, its cultural identity and geopolitical orientation are overwhelmingly Southeast European. Cyprus is the List of isl .... It was completed in February 2017 and opened in April 2017. With 16 stories, it is tall and the tallest office building in Cyprus. It was designed by Hakim Khennouchi, lead designer, whilst working at Atkins, he went on to complete the post concept design stages with WKK Architects. Armeftis Associates design offices acted as the local architect. The project was developed and constructed by Cybarco. Due to its complex geometrical shape, the project was put through an advanced computational framework, developed by SEAMLEXITY, which was purposely built to support multiple levels and disciplines of design, construction and digital fabrication. The Doubly Curved Shell is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of Dreams Mediterranean
City of Dreams Mediterranean is a luxury integrated resort and casino complex located in the Zakaki suburb of Limassol, the second largest city in Cyprus. Overview It is Europe's first integrated resort, as well as its largest . It is owned by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ: "MLCO"). It was constructed at a cost totalling over (). It is a 14-storey development with over 500 room/suites. The City of Dreams offers amenities such as: an outdoor amphitheatre, a family adventure park, a variety of premium dining outlets and luxury retail. The aim is boost tourism in Cyprus, to make it appeal as an 'all year round' destination. See also * Limassol * Cyprus * List of casino hotels * List of integrated resorts An integrated resort is a type of casino hotel that features hotel space, a casino, convention or meeting space, retail, dining and entertainment options. This article lists integrated resorts by their locations. Integrated resorts which are c .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiannis Armeftis
Yiannis Armeftis (Greek: Γιάννης Αρμεύτης; born 1971) is a Greek Cypriot architect who has served as the Mayor of Limassol since 1 July 2024. Political career Armeftis served as a municipal councillor of Limassol from 2007 to 2016, during Andreas Christou's mayoral tenure. During this time, he was President of the Development and Tourism Committee, head of DIKO's Municipal Group, and the Union of Municipalities' representative on the Council for the Study of Deviations. In the municipal election on June 9, 2024, he ran as an independent candidate supported by AKEL, DIKO, EDEK, and Volt Cyprus. He won the election with 48% of the votes, surpassing incumbent Nicos Nicolaides Nicos Nicolaides (; 1884–1956) was a Greek Cypriots, Greek Cypriot painter and writer. Early life Nicolaides was born the son of poor parents in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 3 April 1884. A sister, Maria, followed him two years later. He was only s ..., who received 43%, and Christos M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
