Kolossi Castle - Cyprus
Kolossi Medieval Castle – Cyprus is situated on the South coast of Cyprus, in the village with the same name. This Medieval fort is one of the most important on the island. The castle lies in the heart of a valley to the mouth of the river Kouris. This castle is one of the most well known attractions to locals and equally as much to the tourist.
The Medieval Castle of Kolossi in Limassol, also known as Koulas. It’ s one of the most important fortresses from the Frankish period in Cyprus that are preserved to this day.
Kolossi Castles structure is a fine example of military architecture. It was originally built in the 13th century, and rebuilt in its present form in the 15th century.
Kolossi was the base of a strong military force. The Ioannina Battalion, known as Commanderie, who controlled and exploited the agricultural produce of the wider area, including 60 villages.
The area around it was one of the riches areas for the cultivation of olive trees, cereal, sugar cane. Also known for its carob trees plantations and its vineyards.
This was the epicentre of one of the most important feuds of the noble Franks during their sovereignty over Cyprus.
So today, you can explore the extraordinarily and well-preserved castle for an entry of only €2,50. You can climb from the basement all the way to the roof and enjoy the surrounding views of the area.
Visitors should also sample some of the local area’s sweet wine known as Commandaria. The dessert wine is famous after the wedding of Richard the Lion heart married Berengaria of Navarre at nearby Limassol. The king declared the wine to be “wine of kings and king of wines”.
Kolossi Medieval Castle – Cyprus is surrounded by lovely gardens. Today the castle is used for wedding photos taken insight and outsight the castle.
