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Amathus Ruins

Limassol, Cyprus
Ranked #12 of 21 attractions in Limassol
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Moscow, Russia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Better to visit Pafos to see mosaics. But if you live near there - it's ok to walk there. No reason to go there for sights on purpose

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Devon
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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The city site is the only bit that is charged for. It's still being excavated and already covers a sizable area. Outside, there is a ruined basilica and there are other small areas of ruins along the roadside. But don't miss the best bit (and it's all free), climb the hill behind the basilica and you will come to a... More

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Igualada, Spain
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Interesting site but nothing to do against the main archaeological sites in Cyprus. Kourion, Salamis and Kato Paphos are among the best archaeological sites in the mediterranean, but not Amathous.

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Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Interesting but not a large area compared to other sites

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Limassol, Cyprus
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Amathus ruins are few in number but located by the sea at the end of Limassol Tourist District, where you can walk the quiet sea-side board-walk, or climb up the floral cliffy heights to savour the Mediterranean views.

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Cambridge
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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Historic, quiet and interesting - wotrth a stroll!!!!!

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Belfast
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Well worth a visit if you like visiting old historic ruins. Not difficult to get to

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Limassol
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Whatever is left of ancient Amathus is worth visiting,as this was once a great mediterranian port.On a clear day you can see forever.

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limassol
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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If you are a serious walker then you will have no problems here, as most of the ruins are quite high up and you will need to climb. Once up there though the views over the sea are wonderful.

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England
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Was very quiet when we got there most of information is at the entrance and at only a couple of euros ypou cant really fo wrong

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