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Amathous Ancient Site - 11km east of Limassol town center
One of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Theseus  left the pregnant Ariadne to be taken care of after his battle with the Minotaur. A very important cult of Aphrodite Astarte flourished here.
Agia Anastasia Church - Pano Polemedia
This is a complex of two churches. The older one, probably dating to the 12th century, is on the east side and is a cross-in-square domed church. The second church on the west side was added in the 14th century and built in the same architectural style. The surviving mural paintings date back to the 14th-15th centuries.
Kolossi Castle - 14km west of Limassol on the road to Paphos
A fine example of military architecture, originally constructed in the 13th century and subsequently rebuilt in its present form in the middle of the 15th century. Nearby are the ruins of a sugar mill dating on the 14th century.
Agios Georgios Alamanos Convent - off the Nicosia-Limassol road 19km from Limassol
Originally founded in the 12th century. The nuns, besides performing their religious rites, spend their time in icon-painting, the cultivation of flowers and herbs and the production of honey.
Kourion Museum - 14km west of Limassol
Collection of finds from nearby archaeological sites, exhibited in a beautiful old house.
Kourion - 19km west of Limassol on the road to Paphos
An important ancient city-kingdom, and one of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island where excavations still bring new treasures to light. The Graeco-Roman Theatre was originally built in the 2nd century BC and is now fully restored and used for musical and theatre performances
Kourris Valley
A series of important Byzantine monuments, can be found along the Kourris valley, about 20 minutes from Limassol. The vaulted church of the Monastery of Panagia tis Amasgou belongs to the 12th century and is covered by a second roof made of wood and tiles.
Sanctuary of Apollo Ylatis - 3km west of Kourion, on the road to Paphos
Apollo Ylatis, God of the Woodland, was the protector of the city of Kourion. The cult of Apollo was celebrated here from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.
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