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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We visited this site after visiting the better known site in Paphos (Kato Paphos Archeological Park) and preferred this one. There are not as many impressive mosaics, but almost the whole site is...
We visited this site after visiting the better known site in Paphos (Kato Paphos Archeological Park) and preferred this one. There are not as many impressive mosaics, but almost the whole site is... 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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Great location. Apparently Achilles lives here. There is a beautiful Theater in a great state. It’s was really hot so we’re not able to see everything in detail. Interesting to see all the different ages this location has see from the Greek to Romans and later Byzantine churches.
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Beautiful place to admire history! The views are spectacular specially with you get there on the end of the day. Some walk is required but nothing strenuous bring some water it is kind of hot. Entrance was €4.50 and parking was free.
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Wow wow wow... Mind blowing. You can just see where my husband is sat, right at the top in the centre? I was stood in the centre of the Amphitheatre and spoke in a normal speaking voice. He could hear me word perfect, as clear as if I was sitting right next to him. Like, how? How did they build it so perfectly? Amazing experience.
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