Kourion is an ancient Greek city on the south-west coast of Cyprus, a short way from Limassol. A Roman theatre, villas with mosaics and a panoramic view of the Mediterranean.
Kourion, an ancient Greek city, lies on the south-west coast of Cyprus, about 19 km west of Limassol. It is one of the most important archaeological sites on the island.
Its history goes back to the 2nd millennium BC, when Mycenaean Greeks founded a settlement here. The city prospered as an important centre of trade and culture and reached its peak in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. In AD 365 it was destroyed by a strong earthquake and has been abandoned ever since.
2nd millennium BC
By an earthquake in AD 365
A Roman theatre, villas with mosaics, a basilica
Kourion Archaeological Park includes the remains of the ancient city – a Roman theatre, villas with mosaics and frescoes, temples, a basilica and other buildings. Visitors can walk among the ruins, see the archaeological museum and enjoy a panoramic view of the Mediterranean.
Kourion is a popular tourist destination and offers a unique insight into ancient Greek and Roman civilisation.
The villas with mosaics are among the most beautiful parts of the site.
You will find more famous Roman mosaics in the archaeological park in Paphos.
Trips I recommend as a tour rep. You book through GetYourGuide and the guides mostly speak English.
On the south-west coast of Cyprus, about 19 km west of Limassol.
The first settlement of Mycenaean Greeks dates from the 2nd millennium BC.
In AD 365 it was destroyed by a strong earthquake.
A Roman theatre, villas with mosaics and frescoes, temples, a basilica and an archaeological museum.
Kourion offers a unique insight into ancient Greek and Roman civilisation – with one of the most beautiful views of the coast.
