A very interesting sightseeing facility is the Kolossi Castle. It was built during the reign of King Hugo I. At the end of the 13th century, this castle was occupied by the Knights of the Order of St. John. In the 14th century, it was held for a long time by the Templars. Now this castle from the early Middle Ages, looks as unassailable as it was hundreds of years ago. The height of its tower reaches 22 meters, and the thickness of the walls in some places of construction is 2.5 meters.
The Cathedral of Agia Napa occupies a special place among the religious attractions of Limassol. It was built in 1903 on the site of a ruined old church. The cathedral is an amazing combination of Byzantine and classical Greek architectural styles. Many unique religious artifacts are hidden within the walls of the cathedral, among them the image of the Mother of God. Incredible legends go about the miraculous power of this image.
All cats’ lovers should definitely visit the Church of St. Nikolas, located in the immediate vicinity of the city. In the 4th century, there were a lot of poisonous snakes on the island. To exterminate them, about a thousand cats were brought to the island. They have successfully coped with their task and to this day remain one of the most revered animals for locals. Now in the ancient monastery, there are several dozen cats that are under the care of nuns.
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