The Cyprus Medieval Museum is housed in the Medieval Castle of Lemesos (Limassol) with exhibits that include Medieval pottery, tombstones, superb silver Byzantine era plates, weapons, crosses and coins.
The castle itself was built in the 13th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine castle near the town’s old harbour. According to archaeological sources, the castle was much larger in its original form, with the Venetians making many modifications to it so that it could be used in the defences of the town, with its walls strengthened to ward off sea-pirates.
Legend has it that Richard the Lionheart - the King of England and leader of the 3rd Crusade - landed near Amathous on his way to the Holy Land and celebrated his marriage to Berengaria of Navarre in the castle’s chapel in 1191, crowning her Queen of England.
In 1570 the Ottomans conquered the castle and used it as a garrison and jail. During British Rule it functioned as a police station, and briefly as a place of detainment.
| Region: | Lemesos |
| Address: | Richardou & Berengarias, near the Old Port |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 25 305 419 |
| Operating Hours: |
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 10.00-17.00 Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Operating Period: |
All year round Closed on Public Holidays |
| Entrance Fee: |
€4,50 For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees. The Department of Antiquities can issue special entry cards for all its museums and ancient monuments: One (1) day entry cards - €8,50, three (3) day entry cards - €17,00, seven (7) day entry cards - €25,00. |
| Website: | www.mcw.gov.cy/da |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
