Limassol houses some of the best exhibition centres featuring an array of interesting artifacts.

Limassol castle – Cyprus Mediaeval Museum:

imassol’s castle, houses Cyprus’ Medieval Museum which was built in the 14th Century on the site of an earlier Byzantine castle. The ground floor contains armorial bearings, tombstones and paintings, which came from Nicosia and the church of Pygra. The second floor holds pottery, jewellery and more importantly displays a full suit of armour and weaponry. The floor above leads to the battlements and from the raised square at the very top of the castle some scenic views of limassol can be enjoyed. Furthermore, there are images of Cypriot Byzantine churches and models of sculptures from the Santa Sophia cathedral in occupied Nicosia, which are located in the basement of the Cyprus Medieval Museum.

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The Museum of Natural History:

The museum exhibits stuffed animals, birds and reptiles. It is an educational centre that offers lectures on the relevant subjects. The museum also provides the opportunity to watch films on wild life and nature. This museum is located inside the Limassol Zoo.

The Wine Museum:

It is said that Cyprus has a history of over 5,000 years of making exquisite wine. Cyprus is one of the first wine producing countries that has retained its own wine making process. Therefore, the Wine Museum is worth visiting in Limassol. It is situated on the old Limassol - Paphos road and can be easily reached by bus from Limassol’s central marketplace.

The Folk Art Museum:

This is the ideal place to discover the last two centuries of Cyprus’ folk art. The museum has been well preserved and it offers very interesting artifacts that depicts the whole story of folk art in Limassol and the rest of Cyprus. Established in 1985, with six rooms containing an average of 500 objects, the museum houses some of the most remarkable hand-made exhibits, including tapestry, embroidery, wooden chests, waistcoats, men’s jackets, necklaces, a variety of light clothes, country tools, national and traditional costumes. Due to its excellent preservation and superb portrayal of Cypriot heritage, in 1989 it won the Europa Nostra Award.

Sculpture Park:

The Park is located by the sea-front, featuring a series of public sculptures created during three international events from 1999 to 2001. The sculptures vary from medium to large and many of their artists come from an international background, these include Victor Bonato from Germany, Sadia Bahat from Israel, Ahmet El-Stoahy from Egypt. Though, most of the artists come from Cyprus itself, Maria Kyprianou, Kyriakos Kallis and the famous artist from Limassol, Helene Black.

Museum of Olive Oil:

The museum of Olive Oil is situated on a hill just outside the village of Anogyra, midway between the motorway from Limassol to Paphos city. It is an informative exhibition where one can learn a great deal about the history of olive oil and even observe how it is made. A gift shop is also available at the museum, where high grade extra virgin oil and other related souvenirs can be purchased. Address: The House Of The Olive - Oleastro

Limassol Municipal Art Gallery:

The Limassol municipal art gallery displays paintings done by some of the most talented and renowned artists from Cyprus. During the winter months the gallery is open between 8.30am till 1.30pm and after siesta, 3pm till 5.30pm. However, in the summer months, due to the excessive heat, the museum only opens at 4pm till 6.30pm.