Lemesos Castle - Cyprus Medieval Museum
About This Museum
Did you know this picture-perfect castle, with its sun-bleached stone walls, once held prisoners as recently as the 1950s? It's a fact that makes wandering its quiet, vaulted halls feel incredibly immediate. Rebuilt by the Ottomans on the ruins of a much older Crusader fortress, it feels less like a sterile gallery and more like stepping directly into Cyprus's layered past. You can almost hear the echoes in the old prison cells, a stark contrast to the delicate medieval pottery and fearsome suits of armor displayed elsewhere.
Collection Highlights
The collection brilliantly spans from the early Byzantine period right through to the Ottoman era. You'll find everything from serene religious icons and glinting Frankish tombstones to a surprisingly intimate display of everyday medieval glassware.
Visitor Information
They run regular tours that are absolutely worth joining—the guides really bring the castle's turbulent history to life. Just be prepared for some steep steps if you want to climb up to the rooftop for that breathtaking view of the old port.
Architecture & Building
A formidable, square-shaped Ottoman fortification built from local limestone, characterized by its thick, imposing walls and a central courtyard that feels a world away from the modern city outside.
Contact & Location
Address: 73, Agkyras, Old Port, Τζαμί Τζεντίτ, Λεμεσός, Δήμος Λεμεσού, Επαρχία Λεμεσού, Κύπρος, 3042, Κύπρος - Kıbrıs
Phone: +357 25 305419
Website: Visit Website
