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Limassol (Greek: Λεμεσός, Lemesos; Turkish: Limasol, alt. Leymosun) is the second-largest city of Cyprus, with a population of 201.257 (2004 census), the largest city in geographical size, and the biggest municipality of the island. The city is located on Akrotiri Bay, on the island's southern coast and it is the capital of Limassol District. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cyprus. ... Image File history File links Limassol_Logo. ... The districts (ÎµÏ€Î±ÏÏ‡Î¯ÎµÏ‚) are the subnational subdivisions of Cyprus. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing daylight saving Eastern European Time (EET) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... Akrotiri Bay is located on the southern coast of Cyprus, near the city of Limassol. ... Limassol District is one of the six districts of Cyprus. ...

It is the biggest port in the Mediterranean transit trade. Limassol has since then become one of the most important tourism, trade and service-providing centre in the area. Limassol is renowned for its long cultural tradition. A wide spectrum of activities and a great number of museums and archaeological sites are available to the interested visitor. The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... Tourists on Oahu, Hawaii Tourism is travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes or the provision of services to support this leisure travel. ... A museum is a non-profit making, permanent institution in the service of society and of its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits, for purposes of study, education and enjoyment, the tangible and intangible evidence of people and their environment. ... Archaeology or sometimes in American English archeology (from the Greek words αρχαίος = ancient and λόγος = word/speech) is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains, including architecture, artefacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. ... Look up site in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Limassol was built between two ancient cities, Amathus and Kourion, so during Byzantine rule it was known as Neapolis (new town). Limassol's tourist strip now runs east along the coast as far as Amathus. To the west of the city is the Akrotiri Sovereign Base Area of the United Kingdom. Amathus was one of the most ancient royal cities of Cyprus, on the southern coast, about 24 miles west of Larnaka and 6 miles east of Limassol. ... Kourion (Greek: ÎšÎ¿ÏÏÎ¹Î¿Î½), also Curias (Pliny v. ... Byzantine Empire at its greatest extent c. ... Amathus was one of the most ancient royal cities of Cyprus, on the southern coast, about 24 miles west of Larnaka and 6 miles east of Limassol. ... Anthem God Save the Queen Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Occupied Areas) Sovereign Base Areas indicated in pink. ...

Limassol also attracts a wide range of tourists mostly during the summer season to be accommodated in its several luxurious hotels and apartments. Limassol is also home to the Cyprus University of Technology.

History

The town of Limassol is situated between the ancient towns of Amathus and Curium (Kourion). The English King Richard the Lionheart destroyed Amathus in 1191. Lemesos (Limassol) was probably built after Amathus had been ruined. However, the town of Lemesos (Limassol) was inhabited since the very old times. Graves found there date back to 2.000 B.C. and others date back to the 8th and 4th century BC. These few remains show that a small colonization must have existed which did not manage to develop and flourish.Ancient writers mention nothing about the foundation of the town. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Apollo (disambiguation). ... Kourion (Greek: ÎšÎ¿ÏÏÎ¹Î¿Î½), also Curias (Pliny v. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Amathus was one of the most ancient royal cities of Cyprus, on the southern coast, about 24 miles west of Larnaka and 6 miles east of Limassol. ... Amathus was one of the most ancient royal cities of Cyprus, on the southern coast, about 24 miles west of Larnaka and 6 miles east of Limassol. ... Kourion (Greek: ÎšÎ¿ÏÏÎ¹Î¿Î½), also Curias (Pliny v. ... Richard I (8 September 1157 â€“ 6 April 1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 to 6 April 1199. ... Amathus was one of the most ancient royal cities of Cyprus, on the southern coast, about 24 miles west of Larnaka and 6 miles east of Limassol. ... // Events May 12 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. ... (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) Ruins of the training grounds at Olympia, Greece. ... The 4th century BC started the first day of 400 BC and ended the last day of 301 BC. It is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. ...

According to the Synod which took place in 451, the bishop of Theodossiani Sotir as well as the bishops of Amathus and Arsinoe were involved in the foundation. Theodossiani is regarded the same as Limassol was known later as Neapolis. Bishop Leontios of Neapolis was an important church writer in the 7th century.The records of the 7th Synod (787) refer to it as the bishop’s see. The town was known as Nemesos in the 10th century. Constantine Porfyrogennitos refers to the town by this name. The Council of Chalcedon was an ecumenical council that took place from October 8 to November 1, 451, at Chalcedon (a city of Bithynia in Asia Minor), today part of the city of Istanbul on the Asian side of the Bosphorus and known as the district of KadÄ±kÃ¶y. ... Events April 7 - The Huns sack Metz June 20 - Attila, king of the Huns is defeated at Troyes by AÃ«tius in the Battle of Chalons. ... Leontios was Bishop of Neapolis (Limassol) in Cyprus in the 7th century A.D. Works: Life of St. ... The 7th century is the period from 601 - 700 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 10th century was that century which lasted from 901 to 1000. ...

The history of Limassol is largely known by the events of 1191 A.D. that put an end to the Byzantine dominion of Cyprus. The king of England, Richard the Lionheart, was travelling to the Holy Land in 1191. His fiancée Berengaria and his sister loanna, (Queen of Sicily), were also travelling on a different ship. Because of a storm, the ship with the queens arrived in Lemesos (Limassol). Isaac Comnenus, the Byzantine governor of Cyprus, was heartless and cruel, and loathed the Latins. He invited the queens ashore, with the intention of holding them to ransom, but they wisely refused. So he refused them fresh water and they had to put out to sea again or yield to capture. When Richard arrived in Lemesos (Limassol) and met Isaac Comnenus, he asked him to contribute to the crusade for the liberation of the Holy Land. While at the beginning Isaac had accepted, he later on refused to give any help. // Events May 12 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. ... Byzantine Empire at its greatest extent c. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Holy Land (Biblical). ... Isaac Comnenus was the last ruler of Cyprus before the Frankish conquest during the Third Crusade. ...

Richard then chased him and beat him. Cyprus was therefore taken over by the English. Richard celebrated his marriage with Berengaria who had received the crown as queen of England in Cyprus. So, the Byzantine dominion in Cyprus came to an end.Richard destroyed Amathus and the inhabitants were transferred to Limassol.

A year later, in 1192 A.D. Cyprus was sold to the Templars, rich monks and soldiers whose aim was the protection of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The knights enforced high taxes, in order to put back the money that had been given for the purchase of Cyprus. This led to the revolt of the Cypriots. They demanded that they should get rid of the bond of the promise. Richard accepted their request and a new purchaser was found: Guy de Lusignan, a Frank, a Roman Catholic. Cyprus was thus handed over to the Frankish Dynasty of the Lusignan kings of the medieval Cypriot kingdom. // Events The Third Crusade ends in disaster. ... The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Latin: Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Solomonici), popularly known as the Knights Templar or the Order of the Temple, were among the most famous of the Christian military orders. ... The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, called Church of the Resurrection (Anastasis) by Eastern Christians, is a Christian church now within the walled Old City of Jerusalem. ... Guy of Lusignan (died 1194) was a French knight who became king of Jerusalem and led the Kingdom to disaster at the Battle of Hattin in 1187. ... This article is about the Frankish people and society. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Kingdom of Cyprus was a Roman Catholic Crusader kingdom on the island of Cyprus in the late Middle Ages. ...

For a period of about three centuries 1192-1489, Limassol enjoyed a remarkable prosperity. Cyprus was characterized by its great number of Latin bishops. This lasted until the occupation of Cyprus by the Ottomans in 1570 A.D. Latin battalions which established monasteries were settled down there. // Events The Third Crusade ends in disaster. ... Events March 14 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. ... Motto Ø¯ÙˆÙ„Øª Ø§Ø¨Ø¯ Ù…Ø¯Øª Devlet-i Ebed-mÃ¼ddet (The Eternal State) Anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1680, see: list of territories Capital SÃ¶ÄŸÃ¼t (1299â€“1326) Bursa (1326â€“65) Edirne (1365â€“1453) Constantinople (Ä°stanbul, 1453â€“1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy [[Category:Former monarchies}}|Ottoman Empire, 1299]] Sultans - 1281â€“1326... Events January 23 - The assassination of regent James Stewart, Earl of Moray throws Scotland into civil war February 25 - Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England with the bull Regnans in Excelsis May 20 - Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas. ...

The settling down of merchants in Cyprus and particularly in Limassol in the 13th century led to the financial welfare of its inhabitants. Its harbor as a center of transportation and commerce, contributed greatly to the financial and cultural development. (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ...

Arrival of Germany

The King of Germany, Frederick II, urged by the Templars of Cyprus who were enemies of Ibelen, arrived in Limassol and took over in the town in 1228. He then called John Ibelen to come before him, in order to discuss the plans against the Muslims. John Ibelen came before him accompanied by the under-aged King Eric and all the Templars of Cyprus. When Ibelen refused to cooperate, Frederick had no choice but to let him go. The German King took over in Limassol and in other towns. He appointed his own governors but he finally left Cyprus. The forces of Frederick were finally beaten in the battle of 1229, which took place in Agirta, a village in the Kyrenia area, between the forces of Frederick and the troops of the Franks, which were led by John Ibelen. The outcome of the battle meant the beginning of the freedom of Cyprus from the Germans. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Kourion (Greek: ÎšÎ¿ÏÏÎ¹Î¿Î½), also Curias (Pliny v. ... Frederick II (December 26, 1194 â€“ December 13, 1250), of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, was a pretender to the title of King of the Romans from 1212 and unopposed holder of that monarchy from 1215. ... Events The Sixth Crusade is launched by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, after delays due to sickness and an excommunication from Pope Gregory IX. Conrad IV of Germany becomes titular King of Jerusalem, with Frederick II as regent. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... Events February 18 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor signs a ten-year truce with al-Kamil, regaining Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem with neither military engagements nor support from the papacy. ... District Kerynia Population - City 52,000 (aprox) Time zone EET (UTC+2) Kyrenia Harbour on a summer night Kyrenia Castle Bellapais Abbey inner court Kyrenia (Greek: ÎšÎµÏÏÎ½ÎµÎ¹Î± Keryneia; Ancient Greek: Kyreneia; Turkish: Girne) is one of the very famous leisure towns for toursits from the UK and rest of Europe in...

Attacks from Egypt

Limassol witnessed the attacks of the Mamelukes of Egypt. The harbor of Limassol had become a refuge for the pirates who were ravaging the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean and were stealing the property belonging to muslims. The lords were getting richer and richer because of the money that was given to them for their assistance to the pirates. Thus, a military force arrived in Limassol in 1424, sent by the Mamelukes of Egypt. The Mamelukes devastated and burned Lemesos (Limassol). A year later, they invaded Cyprus again, this time with greater forces. They plundered Famagusta and Larnaca, and then arrived in Limassol where without any difficulty they occupied the Castle, burned many places, plundered others and then returned to Cairo. The Mamelukes caused even greater destruction in Limassol and other places in 1426. Janus, the king of Cyprus, was defeated by them in Chirokitia and was sent back to Cairo as a prisoner. Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 998 KB)Photography taken by Vegard Ottervig. ... Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 998 KB)Photography taken by Vegard Ottervig. ... Kolossi Castle The Kolossi Castle is a stronghold a few kilometers outside the city of Limassol on the island of Cyprus. ... An Ottoman Mamluk, from 1810 Mamluks (or Mameluks) (the Arabic word usually translates as owned, singular: مملوك plural: مماليك) comprised slave soldiers used by the Muslim Caliphs and the Ottoman Empire, and who on more than one occasion seized power for... Composite satellite image of the Mediterranean Sea. ... August 17 - Battle of Verneuil - An English force under John, Duke of Bedford defeats a larger French army under the Duke of AlenÃ§on, John Stewart, and Earl Archibald of Douglas. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... District Larnaka - Mayor Andreas Moyseos Population (2001) - City 72,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2) Website: http://www. ... Nickname: Egypt: Site of Cairo (top center) Coordinates: , Government - Governor Dr. Abdul Azim Wazir Area - City 214 kmÂ² (82. ... Events March 6 - Battle of St. ... Janus of Cyprus (1375-1432) ruled Cyprus from 1398 to 1432. ...

Cyprus was sold in 1489 A.D. to the town of Venice by the Cypriot Queen Catherine Cornaro. The Venetians were not interested in Cyprus. They were only interested in receiving the taxes and in exploiting the country’s sources. They destroyed the Castle of Limassol. Travelers who visited Cyprus in the 16th century commented on the poor condition of the local population in the towns of Cyprus. Events March 14 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. ... Caterina Cornaro (1454 - 1510) was Queen of Cyprus from 1474 - 1489. ... Borders of the Republic of Venice in 1796 Capital Venice Language(s) Venetian, Latin Religion Roman Catholic Government Republic Doge - 1789â€“97 Ludovico Manin History - Established 697 - Treaty of Zara June 27, 1358 - Treaty of Leoben April 17, 1797 * Traditionally, the establishment of the Republic is dated to 697. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ...

All the inhabitants of Cyprus were enslaved by the Venetians, and were obliged to pay a tribute of ⅓ of their income, whether this was part of their products of the land, e.g. wheat, wine, oil, or animals or of any other product.

Ottoman invasion

The Ottoman Empire invaded Cyprus in 1570-1571 and occupied it. Limassol was conquered in July 1570 without any resistance. Descriptions of different visitors inform us that the town of Limassol looked like a village with a considerable number of inhabitants. The Christians used to live in small houses of such low height, that one had to bend in order to enter the house. This was deliberately chosen in order to prevent the Ottomans from riding a horse, to enter the houses. Image File history File links Limassol-Seafront'.jpgâ€Ž I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Limassol-Seafront'.jpgâ€Ž I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Motto Ø¯ÙˆÙ„Øª Ø§Ø¨Ø¯ Ù…Ø¯Øª Devlet-i Ebed-mÃ¼ddet (The Eternal State) Anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1680, see: list of territories Capital SÃ¶ÄŸÃ¼t (1299â€“1326) Bursa (1326â€“65) Edirne (1365â€“1453) Constantinople (Ä°stanbul, 1453â€“1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy [[Category:Former monarchies}}|Ottoman Empire, 1299]] Sultans - 1281â€“1326... Events January 11 - Austrian nobility is granted Freedom of religion. ...

Greeks and Turks used to live in distinct neighborhoods. The church played an important role in the education of the country during the years 1754-1821. During those years new schools were set up in all the towns. Greek intellectuals used to teach Greek history, Turkish and French. The following schools operated in the town of Limassol: 1754 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1821 (MDCCCXXI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

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British takeover

The British took over in Cyprus in 1878. The first British governor of Limassol was Colonel Warren. He showed a particular interest in Limassol and even from the very first days the condition of the town showed an improvement. The roads were cleaned, the animals were removed from the center, roads were fixed, trees were planted and docks were constructed for the loading and unloading of those ships that were embarked away from the shore. Lanterns for the lighting of the central areas were also installed in the 1880. In 1912, electricity finally replaced the old lanterns. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Lemesos'.jpgâ€Ž I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Lemesos'.jpgâ€Ž I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... 1878 (MDCCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

From the very first years of the British occupation, a post office, a telegraph office and a hospital began to operate. In 1880 the first printing press started working. It was in this printing press that the newspapers «Alithia» and «Anagennisis» were published in 1897. The newspaper «Salpinx» was published at the same time. Year 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

At the end of the 19th century the very first hotels began to operate. Among these were «Europe» and «Amathus». Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

These changes that the British brought about contributed to the development of an intellectual and artistic life. Schools, theaters, clubs, art galleries, music halls, sport societies, football clubs etc. were all set up and meant a great deal to the cultural life of Lemesos (Limassol).

Job opportunities concerned the wine and ceramic industries, as well as the commerce and tourism developed by the port.

Government

The first marxist groups in Cyprus formed in Limassol in the early 1920s. In 1926 the Communist party of Cyprus was formed in the city. Its successor AKEL dominated municipal elections, since the first free elections in 1943 won by Ploutis Servas. Marxism is the political practice and social theory based on the works of Karl Marx, a 19th century philosopher, economist, journalist, and revolutionary, along with Friedrich Engels. ... The 1920s is a decade that is sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, usually applied to America. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) (Greek: Ανορθωτικό Κόμμα Εργαζόμενου Λαού) is a socialist party in Cyprus. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... inscription placed on Servass house by the municipality of Limassol Ploutis Servas (Î Î»Î¿Ï…Ï„Î®Ï‚ Î£ÎÏÎ²Î±Ï‚ in Greek; 22nd May 1907 â€” 14th February 2001), was a Cypriot former politician, reporter, and author. ...

The current Mayor of the municipality is Andreas Christou - AKEL member as well - and he was elected Mayor of Limassol in December 2006 to serve a five year term. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Economy

The development of tourism in Limassol began after 1974 when the Turkish invaders occupied Famagusta and Kyrenia, the basic tourist areas of Cyprus. Limassol has some very good beaches, rich in sand and suitable for sunbathing and swimming. A bathing beach with all the necessary facilities, provided by the «Cyprus Tourism Organisation» (CTO), is operating in the town of Limassol, in «Dasoudi» area. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... District Kerynia Population - City 52,000 (aprox) Time zone EET (UTC+2) Kyrenia Harbour on a summer night Kyrenia Castle Bellapais Abbey inner court Kyrenia (Greek: ÎšÎµÏÏÎ½ÎµÎ¹Î± Keryneia; Ancient Greek: Kyreneia; Turkish: Girne) is one of the very famous leisure towns for toursits from the UK and rest of Europe in...

Limassol became the major sea port of the Republic of Cyprus in 1974. Before 1974, that role had been filled by Famagusta which is now located in the Turkish controlled part of the island). Seaport, a painting by Claude Lorrain, 1638 The Port of Wellington at night. ... A blonde haired, very skilled worker with a 70s look. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Anthem Ä°stiklÃ¢l MarÅŸÄ±(Turkish) Independence March Capital Nicosia Official languages Turkish Government Representative democratic republic1 - President Mehmet Ali Talat - Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer Sovereignty from Cyprus - Proclaimed November 15, 1983 - Recognition Only by Turkey Area - Total 3,355 kmÂ² (not ranked) 1,295 sq mi - Water (%) 2. ...

Limmasol is the base for many of the island's wine companies, serving the wine-growing regions on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains (of which the most famous is Commandaria). The most important ones are KEO, LOEL, SODAP and ETKO. The wines and cognacs (brandies) that are produced by the grapes that grow in the countryside, are of excellent quality. They have won several awards in international exhibitions. There is a considerable consumption of wine products in Cyprus by the locals and the foreign visitors. Big quantities are exported to Europe. A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ... Troodos is the biggest mountain range of Cyprus, located in the center of the island. ... Commandaria is an amber-colored dessert wine made from the indigenous Mavro and Xynistery varieties of red grapes in the Commandaria region of Cyprus (centered near the city of Kolossi). ... KEO is a Cypriot beer, the only domestic brand in widespread national distribution. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ...

The town of Limassol is the biggest industrial centre of the province. There are about 350 industrial units with 90 industry wares. These industries concern dressmaking, furniture, shoes, drinks, food, prints, metal industry, electric devices, plastic wares as well as many other different industries. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Limassol is an important trade centre of Cyprus. This is due to the presence of the UK sovereign base at Episkopi and Akrotiri, and to the displacement of the population in Limassol after the Turkish invasion in 1974. The trade markets are gathered in the center of the town and in the tourist area along the coast that begins from the old harbor and ends in Amathus area. Most of the hotels, restaurants, confectioneries, discos and places of entertainment in general, are to be found in this area. The UK Sovereign Base Areas are those British military base areas located in countries formerly ruled by the United Kingdom which were retained by it and not handed over when those countries attained independence. ... Anthem God Save the Queen Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Occupied Areas) Sovereign Base Areas indicated in pink. ...

Limassol has two ports, commonly referred to as the "old port" and the "new port". The new port has the greatest commercial and passenger flow of traffic and it is the biggest port in the free part of Cyprus. The old harbour has a breakwater 250 metres long and it is only able to receive three small ships at a time. It is thus normally used by fishing boats. The new harbour is eleven metres deep and has break-waters that are 1300 metres long. It is able to receive about ten ships depending on their size. Exports of grapes, wines, carobs, citrus fruits and imports of cereals, vehicles, machines, textiles, agricultural medicines, fertilizers, iron etc. are exported and imported through these ports. Although a title held by Famagusta Port for centuries, Limassol Port has now become the principal seaport in Cyprus. ...

Demographics

Internal migration since the 1960s and influx of displaced persons after 1974 significantly increased the population of Limassol and its suburbs. Greater Limassol today includes the municipality of Limassol (includes the suburb of Agia Fyla) and the municipalities of Polemidhia, Mesa Geitonia, Agios Athanasios and Germasogeia. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ...

Limassol traditionally had a mixed population of Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The majority of Turkish Cypriots moved to the north in 1974. Accordingly, many Greek Cypriots who became refugees after they had fled from the north of Cyprus settled down in Limassol. During the 1990s several Cypriot Roma (people) (considered Turkish Cypriots according to the constitution) returned from the North of the island to the Turkish quarter of Limassol. Turkish Cypriots are those inhabitants of Cyprus who are ethnically Turkish[1], as opposed to those who are of Greek (the Greek Cypriots) or other ethnicities. ... Greek Cypriot refers to the ethnic Greek population of Cyprus. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... The Roma people (pronounced rahma, singular Rom, sometimes Rroma, and Rrom) along with the closely related Sinti people are commonly known as Gypsies in English, and as Tsigany in most of Europe. ...

Limassol is also where the island's small Jewish population is based, with the island's only synagogue.

The rise of the population birth rate during the late 19th and 20th c. (1878-1960) was 70%. The number of inhabitants was 6.131 in 1881, while in 1960 the number had risen to 43.593. The number of the Greek population was estimated at 37.478, while the Turkish population at 6.115. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Landmarks

Stone axes of the Neolithic and Chalcolithic period, potteries and objects of the ancient cities of Curium and Amathus, as well as Roman terra cottas, gold jewelery, coins, sculptures, columns, vases, earrings, rings, necklaces, marble statues etc. Pierrefonds Castle, France. ... Kolossi Castle The Kolossi Castle is a stronghold a few kilometers outside the city of Limassol on the island of Cyprus. ... District Larnaka - Mayor Andreas Moyseos Population (2001) - City 72,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2) Website: http://www. ... District Paphos Government - Mayor Savvas Vergas Population (2001) - City 47,300 Time zone EET (UTC+2) Website: http://www. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Kantara Castle is the easternmost of the castles situated on the Kyrenia mountain range in North Cyprus. ... Buffavento Castle is located in Northern Cyprus. ... The St. ... District Kerynia Population - City 52,000 (aprox) Time zone EET (UTC+2) Kyrenia Harbour on a summer night Kyrenia Castle Bellapais Abbey inner court Kyrenia (Greek: ÎšÎµÏÏÎ½ÎµÎ¹Î± Keryneia; Ancient Greek: Kyreneia; Turkish: Girne) is one of the very famous leisure towns for toursits from the UK and rest of Europe in... Non-recognized nations are states that have declared their independence, but not been acknowledged as such by the international community at large. ... Anthem Ä°stiklÃ¢l MarÅŸÄ±(Turkish) Independence March Capital Nicosia Official languages Turkish Government Representative democratic republic1 - President Mehmet Ali Talat - Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer Sovereignty from Cyprus - Proclaimed November 15, 1983 - Recognition Only by Turkey Area - Total 3,355 kmÂ² (not ranked) 1,295 sq mi - Water (%) 2. ... Byzantine Empire is the term conventionally used to describe the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, centered around its capital in Constantinople. ... Richard I (8 September 1157 â€“ 6 April 1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 to 6 April 1199. ... Berengaria of Navarre Berengaria (Spanish: Berenguela, French: BÃ©rengÃ¨re) (c. ... // Events May 12 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. ... The Third Crusade (1189â€“1192), also known as the Kings Crusade, was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Holy Land (Biblical). ... Pierrefonds Castle, France. ... The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... Events First invasion of Italy by Alaric (probable date). ... 1870 (MDCCCLXX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 955 KB) Summary ChÃ¢teau mÃ©diÃ©val de Limassol Author : GÃ©rard Janot Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Limassol ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 955 KB) Summary ChÃ¢teau mÃ©diÃ©val de Limassol Author : GÃ©rard Janot Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Limassol ... The Neolithic, (Greek neos=new, lithos=stone, or New Stone Age) is traditionally the last part of the stone age. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire at its greatest extent. ... The Chalcolithic (Greek khalkos + lithos copper stone) period, also known as the Eneolithic (Aeneolithic) or Copper Age period, is a phase in the development of human culture in which the use of early metal tools appeared alongside the use of stone tools. ...

The museum was established in 1985. More than 500 exhibits are housed in its six rooms. The museum was awarded the Europa Nostra prize in 1989. Here, the visitor can study Cypriot culture through the hand-made exhibits. Europa Nostra is a non-governmental organization in Europe which promotes the preservation and appreciation of cultural heritage. ...

Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 799 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (1229 Ã— 922 pixel, file size: 518 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 799 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (1229 Ã— 922 pixel, file size: 518 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Moufflon are a type wild sheep (Ovis orientalis and O. musimon) native to the mountains of Sardinia, Corsica and western Asia (especially Turkey and southern Iran). ... Genera Ithaginis Catreus Rheinartia Crossoptilon Lophura Argusianus Pucrasia Syrmaticus Chrysolophus Phasianus † See also partridge, quail Pheasants are a group of large birds from the order Galliformes. ... A Nubian Vulture Vultures are scavenging birds, feeding mostly from carcasses of dead animals. ... Kostas Dikefalos (1956-) on Zakinthos) is a Greek sculptor. ... Thodoros Papayiannis is a Greek sculptor. ... Vassilis Vassili is a Greek sculptor. ... Kyriakos Rokos is a Greek sculptor. ... Helene Black is a Cypriot artist working with various media. ...

Festivals

Limassol is famous in Cyprus for its festivals, like the Carnival and Wine Festival. The Limassol Carnival festival lasts for ten (10) days, with jolly and amusing masquerading. This custom is very old, going back to pagan rituals. With the passage of time it has acquired a different, purely entertaining character, with a large, popular following. The festival starts with the entrance parade of the King Carnival, followed by a fancy-dress competition for children. During the Carnival parade in the main streets, large crowds from all over the island gather to watch the floats with the serenade and other masqueraded groups. Many fancy-dress balls and parties take place at many hotels every night. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Carnival or Carnivale is a festival season. ...

During the first quarter of September, the great Wine Festival of Cyprus takes place in the Municipal Garden of Lemesos (Limassol), every evening between 8.00 hrs - 23.00 hrs. During the festival the visitor has the chance to taste some of the best Cyprus wines, which are offered free of charge. On some evenings, various groups from Cyprus and abroad perform folk dancing and there are also choirs and others.

Other festivals are Flower Festival (May), Festival of the Flood (June), Shakespearean nights and Ancient Greek Drama Festival.

In 2008, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Limassol. 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The singing girl, who is featured in all Junior Eurovision Song Contest logos. ...

Sports

AEL FC and Apollon Limassol are the two major sport clubs in Limassol, which have football, basketball and volleyball teams. AEL has the records of the most trophies in totally all the sports together. In basketball, Apollon and AEL are very powerful teams. AEL dominates the Cypriot basketball, while it has the record of the most time champions. They were the Cyprus Champions for five concecutive years (the last five years). In football, both teams Apollon and AEL play in First Division. Aris Limassol is another football team which plays in First Division. AEL women volleyball teams is the permanent champion of Cyprus. There are also teams in athletics, bowling, cycling and other sports. Gate - 3 AEL Supporters. ... Apollon Limassol (Greek: Î‘Ï€ÏŒÎ»Î»Ï‰Î½ Î›ÎµÎ¼ÎµÏƒÎ¿Ï) is a Cypriot sports club, based in Limassol. ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a 10-foot high hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams separated by a high net use their hands, arms or (rarely) other parts of their bodies to hit a ball back and forth over the net. ... The Cypriot First Division or Cyprus Championship First Division (in Greek Î Î±Î³ÎºÏÏ€ÏÎ¹Î¿ Î ÏÏ‰Ï„Î¬Î¸Î»Î·Î¼Î± Î‘Î„ ÎšÎ±Ï„Î·Î³Î¿ÏÎ¯Î±Ï‚) is the highest football league in Cyprus. ... Aris Limassol (Greek: Î†ÏÎ·Ï‚ Î›ÎµÎ¼ÎµÏƒÎ¿Ï) is a cypriot football club based in Limassol. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... Vince R. releases the ball. ... Police officer on a bicycle Cycling is a recreation, a sport and a means of transport across land. ...

The football stadium of Limassol is Tsirion, with capacity of 16 000, which hosts the three football teams of Limassol and in the past it hosted Cyprus national football team. It was used also for athletics. There are various other stadiums for other sports in Limassol. The Apollon Limassol basketball stadium, hosted the 2003 FIBA Europe South Regional Challenge Cup Final Four. The two basketball teams of Limassol participated and AEL became the first Cypriot sport team to win a European Trophy. In 2006, Limassol hosted the FIBA Europe All Star Game in "Spyros Kiprianou" Sports Centre, as it had the year before. Tsirion Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Limassol, Cyprus. ... First international Cyprus 1 - 1 Israel (Nicosia, Cyprus; November 13, 1960) Largest win Cyprus 5 - 0 Andorra (Limassol, Cyprus; November 15, 2000) Worst defeat West Germany 12 - 0 Cyprus (Essen, Germany; May 21, 1969) The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of Cyprus and is controlled by... The International Basketball Federation (French Fédération Internationale de Basketball) is an association of national organizations which governs international competitition in the sport. ... FIBA Europe is a zone within the FIBA association which contains all 50 national European FIBA federations. ... An All-Star Game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their respective sports league. ... The Spyros Kyprianou Sports Centre, is the biggest and the most imposing multi dynamic indoor Athletic arena in Cyprus. ...

Also, in Limassol and around, is hosted the Cyprus Rally for World Rally Championship. The Cyprus Rally was the sixth rally on the World Rally Championship schedule for 2005. ... The World Rally Championship (WRC) is a rallying series organised by the FIA, culminating with a champion driver and manufacturer. ...

Twinned Cities

Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... â€œNankingâ€ redirects here. ... The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is a communist state, comprising most of the cultural, historic, and geographic area known as China. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Nickname: Motto: Praga Caput Rei publicae Location within the Czech Republic Coordinates: , Country Czech Republic Region Capital City of Prague Founded 9th century Government - Mayor Pavel BÃ©m Area - City 496 kmÂ² (191. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Egypt. ... Nickname: Alexandria on the map of Egypt Map of Alexandria Coordinates: , Country Egypt Founded 334 BC Government - Governor Adel Labib Population (2001) - City 3,500,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2) - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) Twin Cities - Baltimore United States - Cleveland United States - ConstanÅ£a Romania - Durban South Africa... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... City flag Coat of arms Motto: By her great deeds, the city of Massilia shines Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Provence-Alpes-CÃ´te dAzur Department Bouches-du-RhÃ´ne (13) Subdivisions 16 arrondissements (in 8 secteurs) Intercommunality Urban Community of Marseille Provence M... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Niederkassel is a town and a municipality in the Rhein-Sieg district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Ioannina (Greek: Î™Ï‰Î¬Î½Î½Î¹Î½Î±, often Î“Î¹Î¬Î½Î½ÎµÎ½Î± /yanena/ or Î“Î¹Î¬Î½Î½Î¹Î½Î± /yanina/; anglicized to Yanina, see also: other names of Ioannina) is a city of Epirus, north-western Greece, with a metropolitan population of approximately 100,000. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Morosini Fountain on Venizelou square in Heraklion, Crete, built in 1628 Heraklion or Iraklion (Greek: Î—ÏÎ¬ÎºÎ»ÎµÎ¹Î¿), is the largest city and the capital of Crete. ... For the famous World War II battle, see: Battle of Crete For other uses, see Crete (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Coordinates 38Â°15â€² N 21Â°44â€² E Country Greece Periphery West Greece Prefecture Achaea Province Greece Population 161,114 (2001 [1]) Area 125. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Rhodes (Greek: Î¡ÏŒÎ´Î¿Ï‚ - RÃ³dos) is the principal city of the Greek island of Rhodes, in southeastern Aegean Sea and the capital of the Dodecanese prefecture. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Thessaloniki or Salonica (Greek: Î˜ÎµÏƒÏƒÎ±Î»Î¿Î½Î¯ÎºÎ·) is Greeces second-largest city and the capital of Macedonia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Zakynthos (Greek: Î–Î¬ÎºÏ…Î½Î¸Î¿Ï‚ - ZÃ¡kynthos, also named Zante) is a city in western Greece. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ... Hebrew ×—Öµ×™×¤Ö¸×” Arabic ØÙŽÙŠÙ’ÙÙŽØ§ Founded in 3rd century CE Government City District Haifa Population 267,000 1,039,000 (metropolitan area) Jurisdiction 63,666 dunams (63. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ... Tel-Aviv was founded on empty dunes north of the existing city of Jaffa. ...

Famous people

Adamos Adamou is a Cypriot politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Progressive Party of Working People, sitting with the European United Leftâ€“Nordic Green Left group. ... A Member of the European Parliament (English abbreviation MEP)[1] is a member of the European Unions directly-elected legislative body, the European Parliament. ... The Palestinian Legislative Council, (sometimes referred to to as the Palestinan Parliament) the legislature of the Palestinian Authority, is a unicameral body with 88 members, elected from 16 electoral districts in the West Bank and Gaza. ... Marcos Baghdatis (Greek: ÎœÎ¬ÏÎºÎ¿Ï‚ Î Î±Î³Î´Î±Ï„Î®Ï‚, pronounced ) born 17 June 1985, Limassol, Cyprus) is a Cypriot professional tennis player. ... Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows, New York Tennis is a game played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players (doubles). ... Tim Henman and Dmitry Tursonov playing on the Margaret Court Arena in the first round. ... Michael Cacoyannis (born June 11, 1922 in Limassol, Cyprus, under the name Mikhalis Kakogiannis) is a filmmaker. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Zorba the Greek is a 1964 movie by Michael Cacoyannis, originally titled Alexis Zorbas, based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. ... Constantinos Christoforou Constantinos Christoforou, Greek: ÎšÏ‰Î½ÏƒÏ„Î±Î½Ï„Î¯Î½Î¿Ï‚ Î§ÏÎ¹ÏƒÏ„Î¿Ï†ÏŒÏÎ¿Ï… (b. ... Spyros Achilleos Kyprianou (or Cyprianou) (October 28, 1932 â€“ March 12, 2002) was a Cypriot politician. ... Markos Kyprianou Markos Kyprianou {pronounced ) (born 22 January 1960 in Limassol) is a Cypriot politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection. ... The Commission seat in Brussels The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive body of the European Union. ... Sotiris Moustakas (September 7, 1940 â€“ June 4, 2007) was a Greek/Cypriot actor, famous for his comedy roles. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Ioannis Phrangoudis was a Greek shooter. ... Marios Tokas is a Cypriot (born in Limassol) composer of traditional music. ...

Contents

History

Arrival of Germany

Attacks from Egypt

Ottoman invasion

British takeover

Government

Economy

Demographics

Landmarks

Festivals

Sports

Twinned Cities

Famous people

See also

References

External links

Other uses

Contents

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Arrival of Germany

Attacks from Egypt

Ottoman invasion

British takeover

Government

Economy

Demographics

Landmarks

Festivals

Sports

Twinned Cities

Famous people

See also

References

External links

Other uses

History