Mountain
Mount Olympus (Troodos)
Limassol, Cyprus
The highest peak in Cyprus, in the cool pine forests of the Troodos mountains.
Ruins · Cyprus · Limassol District
Kourion
A Greco-Roman city on a cliff with a restored theatre and mosaics, looking out over the sea.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Kourion matters
Kourion sits high on a cliff above the sea. The ancient theatre, restored and still used for events, faces the water. Nearby are Roman houses with mosaics and a stadium. The setting is among the best of any ancient site in Cyprus, especially on a clear day.
Talking points
- The theatre faces the sea.
- Mosaics survive in the Roman houses.
- It is one of the island's finest viewpoints.
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Good to know: Visit early or late in summer, as there is little shade.
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