Unreferenced date December 2009 Image Cyprus Limassol.png thumb Map of Cyprus showing Limassoldistrict. LimassolDistrict is one of the six districts of Cyprus with population 235,036, as estimated in 2011. Its main town is Limassol with population, as estimated in 2011, 100,952 City and about 180,000 urban . Part of the British overseas territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia forms an enclave on the Akrotiri peninsula, under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom . Districts of Cyprus LimassolDistrict Coord 34 47 N 32 55 E region CY type adm1st display title Category Districts of Cyprus ar bg ca Districte de Limassol de Bezirk Limassol el fr District de Limassol ko it Distretto di Limassol lt Limasolio apygarda nl Limasol district no Limassol distrikt pnb pl Dystrykt Limassol pt Limassol distrito ro Districtul Limassol ru sco Limassol Destrict sr fi Limassolin alue tr Limasol B lgesi uk war Limassol distrito zh ... more details
Districts of Cyprus District subdivision name1 Limassol TotalArea sq mi area total leader title Mayor ... of LimassolDistrict . Limassol is the biggest Cypriot port in the Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean transit ... District Administration Building The first marxism marxist groups in Cyprus formed in Limassol ... found in the district of Limassol, dating from the Neolithic Neolithic Age to the Roman Empire Roman ..., as it had the year before. Also, in the Limassoldistrict Cyprus Rally the Cyprus Rally was hosted ... en urban routes Limassol Urban Bus Routes See also Cyprus LimassolDistrict Cyprus University of Technology ... title Municipalities of Cyprus Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict Category Mediterranean ...Refimprove date June 2011 Infobox settlement name Limassol official name Greek language Greek Limasol Leymosun Turkish language Turkish image skyline Limassol sea.jpg imagesize 280px image flag image seal Limassol Logo.png img coa legend Limassol Municipality pushpin map Cyprus pushpin mapsize ... Limassol or Lemesos lang el , Lemes s , lang tr Limasol Leymosun is the second ... in the area. Limassol is renowned for its long cultural tradition, and is home to the Cyprus University ... Archaeological site site s are available to the interested visitor. Consequently, Limassol ... . Limassol was built between two ancient cities, Amathus and Kourion , so during Byzantine Empire Byzantine rule it was known as Neapolis new town . Limassol s tourist strip now runs east along the coast ... of Limassol is situated between the ancient towns of Amathus and Curium Kourion . Limassol was probably built after Amathus had been ruined. However, the town of Limassol has been inhabited since ... s see. The town was known as Lemesos in the 10th century. Medieval The history of Limassol is largely .... Because of a storm, the ship with the queens arrived in Limassol. ref name CyprusHistory Isaac Komnenos .... When Richard arrived in Limassol and met Isaac Comnenus, he asked him to contribute to the crusade ... more details
lang gr is a village in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , located convert 8 km 0 abbr on north of Limassol . References references LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict cyprus geo stub pl Fasula dystrykt Limassol ... more details
lang gr is village located partly in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , and partly in the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia , west of Limassol , near Episkopi, Limassol Episkopi . References references cyprus geo stub Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict es Sotira Limasol pl Sotira dystrykt Limassol ... more details
gr A is village located in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus . References references Cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Arsos dystrykt Limassol ... more details
www.episkopi.org english general.shtm Community of Episkopi Website Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Episkopi dystrykt Limassol ... blank info blank1 name blank1 info website footnotes Episkopi is a village lying partly in the Limassoldistrict of Cyprus and partly in the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia . It is approximately 14 kilometres to city of Limassol and 40 kilometres east of Paphos . Episkopi is built ... more details
lang gr is a village located in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , 7 km west of Limassol ... Cyprus geo stub Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict Category Turkish Cypriot villages depopulated after the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus pl Asomatos dystrykt Limassol ... more details
lang gr is a village in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , located 4 km southwest of Pano Platres . References references cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Mandria ... more details
lang gr , lang it Limnati is a village in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , located 5 km south of Agios Mamas . References references cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Limnatis ... more details
2011 Unreferenced date September 2011 Infobox football club clubname Apollon Limassol image Image Apollon Limassol.png 200px fullname Apollon Limassol founded Start date and age df yes 14 April 1954 ground Tsirion Stadium , br Limassol , Cyprus capacity 13,331 chairman Pavlos Aristodimou manager ... leftarm1 0000FF body1 0000FF rightarm1 0000FF shorts1 0000FF socks1 0000FF Apollon Limassol lang el , Apollon Lemesou is a Greeks Greek Cyprus Cypriot sports club , based in Limassol . It has association football football , Apollon Limassol BC basketball and volleyball teams. Founded ... the foundation of an athletic association called Athletic Musical Group APOLLON LIMASSOL . The assembly ... was created under the directives of Antonakis Fourlas, playing against district teams. This had a result ... in Limassol, and as a result, most of the players left AEL and joined Apollon. After this, Apollon ... Konstantinou, Panikkos Kristallis, Antonis Panayides , and triumphantly took the trophy to Limassol ..., the Inter team was found in Limassol , losing in the first ten minutes with a 0 2 score and only ... colours are white and the home kit blue. Other teams Basketball Team see also Apollon Limassol BC ... 0. Women s football team see also Apollon Limassol women The women s team has won the Cypriot First ... Apollon Limassol . In 1981 Costas Katafygiotis defined as first president of the Apollo Sy.Fi September .... Apollon. More than 15.000 Apollon fans traveled from Limassol for the 2001 Cup Final that took ..., celebrating the whole week and in Limassol the only colours on public display were white and blue ... of apollon limassol hunt the yellow rubbits live in the T.V. The fans are known for the highly ... 1. This group is located in Limassol The main group of fans and the second one in Ypsonas The West ... Stadium G.S.O , it is also the home ground of AEL Limassol and Aris Limassol , The stadium holds 13,331 ... of the stadium. Apollon Limassol generally use the West Stand of the stadium, but when the match ... more details
lang gr is a village east of the town of Limassol , Cyprus . The town has an exit on the A6 motorway Cyprus A6 Paphos Larnaca motorway . References references cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Pirgos Cypr ... more details
and the same year became a member of the LimassolDistrict Federation. In 2001, the team participated in the Cypriot Championship as one of the two representatives of the LimassolDistrict Federation. In the team won its first trophy by winning the LimassolDistrict Federation Cup and in 2006 its first Championship by winning the LimassolDistrict Federation Championship. The home of the team ... background blue align left Bowling Team Titles align left align left style background gold Limassol Championship 3 2006, 2008, 2009 style background gold Limassol Cup 5 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Cycling team The cycling team was founded in 2001 and the same year became a member of the LimassolDistrict ... AEL Limassol.png fullname thlitiki E nosis L emesou , founded 1930 ground Tsirion Stadium , br Limassol ... Lemesou lang el , commonly known as AEL Limassol lang el , is a Cyprus Greek Cypriot sports club multisport club based in the city of Limassol , the port of Cyprus . Currently ... Stadium G.S.O . Tsirion Stadium is a multi use stadium in Limassol, Cyprus. It is mostly used for football matches and is also the home ground of Apollon Limassol and Aris Limassol F.C. Aris Limassol . The stadium was built in 1975 with the help of the contributor and philanthropist Petros ... of 89 years Tuesday 15 April 2003. Victor Mastouris born in Limassol on 27 April 1914. When AEL was founded ... Limassol Managers Presidential history AEL Presidents Honours Cypriot First Division 6 1938, 1941 ... AEL Presidents AEL Limassol Managers Basketball team Proteas EKA AEL see full article Proteas EKA AEL ... had all won titles for AEL when they were active. Field hockey In the past AEL Limassol had a field ..., AEL won the Mediterranean Naval Cup. References Reflist External links http www.aelfc.com AEL Limassol ... AEL NEWS Unofficial Website http www.ultrasoftheworld.com group.php?id 2463 AEL Limassol Ultras Group Cypriot First Division AEL Limassol Squad DEFAULTSORT Ael Limassol Category AEL Limassol Category ... more details
Limassol New Port Image Straddle Carrier Cyprus.jpg thumb right 300px Container handling in Limassol New Port Geographical Location coord 34 39 00 N 33 01 00 E . Although a title held by Famagusta Port for centuries, Limassol Port has now become the principal seaport in Cyprus . This was largely a direct result of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 leaving the port of Famagusta within occupied territory and inaccessible to Greece Greek Cypriots. The port is the largest and busiest harbour on the island, capable of handling vessels up to convert 820 ft m abbr on size for berthing in convert 45 ft m abbr on of water. It is entered through an approach channel which is convert 49 ft m abbr on deep and convert 492 ft m abbr on wide between the ends of two breakwaters. ref Official U.S. Navy Website information from the Naval Research Laboratory . http www.nrlmry.navy.mil cannon medports Limassol index.html ref With Cyprus an established player in the shipping industry, Limassol and its new port have accumulated importance over time and now is a centre for numerous shipping companies. Most of the island s cargo importation and exportation is handled here. In the year 2000, 3,589,000 tonnes of cargo were handled whilst there were roughly 1 million passenger arrival and departures 90 of total traffic . ref Cyprus ports Authority Traffic Statistics http www.cpa.gov.cy ref Over 50 international ... Tuesday, August 15, 2006 http www.cyprus mail.com news main.php?id 27453&archive 1 ref . Limassol Old Port Image Cranes Limassol Harbour 20110703.jpg thumb right 300px Cranes in Limassol Harbour. What is today known as the Limassol Old Port used to be the main port of Limassol , Cyprus between its construction in its current form in 1956 up until the delivery of the Limassol New Port in 1973 ... centre. ref 10 million facelift for old Limassol port Cyprus Mail archive article Thursday, February ... had been officially closed and the project commenced after some delays under the name Limassol Marina ... more details
The Limassol Crusaders are an independent rugby union club based in Limassol , Cyprus . They were the 2nd independent rugby club to be formed in Cyprus, after the Paphos Tigers . They were established in late 2003. ref cite web url http www.limassolcrusadersrfc.com title Limassol Crusaders publisher Limassol Crusaders Website ref History The club was formed, and initial membership recruited, by word of mouth after the 2003 Rugby World Cup . Temporary training facilities were used initially, including a spell at the Elias Beach Resort Hotel, until the club finally leased their current home at the AEK Achileas Stadium in 2004, with the club joining the Joint Services Rugby League and competing formally from the 2004 2005 season. When, in 2006, Cyprus formed a Cyprus national rugby union team national squad , five Crusaders were members of the team that won their inaugural game against Greece national rugby union team Greece . ref cite web url http www.limassolcrusadersrfc.com title Limassol Crusaders publisher Limassol Crusaders Website ref Youth Rugby As well as the senior team, the Crusaders also encourage youth rugby. The Crusader Colts is open to boys and girls aged 13 and older ref cite web url http www.crusaderscolts.com title Crusaders Colts publisher Crusaders Colts Website ref and the Minicru is open to children aged 6 and older. ref cite web url http www.minicrusaders.com title MiniCrusaders publisher MiniCrusaders Website ref References div class references small references div External links http www.limassolcrusadersrfc.com Limassol Crusaders RFC http www.crusaderscolts.com The Colts http www.minicrusaders.com The MiniCru http www.cyprus rugby.com Cyprus Rugby Federation Category Rugby union in Cyprus Category Cypriot rugby union teams ... more details
bus to and from the major hotels in Limassol. The schedule can be found at the mall s site http ... to serve a nearby Industrial estate and the Limassol New port, to relieve local roads of heavy goods vehicles calling at those locations. References Empty section date July 2010 See also LimassolLimassolDistrict External links http sigmalive.com gsearch?st my mall&x 0&y 0 An article from Sigma Live for visitors during August http www.planetware.com limassol my mall limassol cy lim mmall.htm http www.planetware.com limassol my mall limassol cy lim mmall.htm A guide to Cyprus from planetware http www.guide2cyprus.com news 137 Feature My Mall in Limassol Cyprus 04 July 2009 New ice rink in Cyprus ... DEFAULTSORT My Mall Limassol Category Buildings and structures in Cyprus ... more details
Infobox settlement subdivision type List of countries Country subdivision name Cyprus subdivision type1 Districts of Cyprus District leader title Mayor timezone Eastern European Time EET utc offset 2 timezone DST Eastern European Summer Time EEST utc offset DST 3 postal code type List of postal codes in Cyprus Postal code official name Kalo Chorio native name image map img coa legend shield size 210px subdivision name1 Limassol District population total 472 population as of 2001 ref http www.mof.gov.cy mof cystat statistics.nsf All A5E0A9096615A568C2257122003FB72E file POPULATION 20BY 20MUNICIPALITY COMMUNITY EN.xls?OpenElement Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus , 2001 Population Census, MS Excel document ref elevation m latd latm latNS longd longm longEW postal code leader name website http www.kalochorio.com Kalo Chorio Greek is a village located convert 21 km mi north of Limassol in Cyprus . It is best known for its production of Commandaria wine. The name translates from Greek word for word as good village . References Reflist coord 35 00 21 N 33 09 44 E type city source kolossus plwiki display title Category Populated places in Limassol District pl Kalo Chorio dystrykt Limassol ... more details
Yeoryios lang gr is village located in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , approximately 20 km north of Limassol . References references Cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Ajos Jeorjos dystrykt Limassol ... more details
Ayios Amvrosios lang gr A is a small village located in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , northwest of the city of Limassol , near the village of Pachna . External links http www.agiosambrosios.org english index.shtm Official website References references LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict Cyprus geo stub pl Ajos Amwrosios dystrykt Limassol ... more details
footnotes Ayios Theodhoros lang gr is village located in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , near the town of Palaichori . References references cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Ajos Teodoros dystrykt Limassol ... more details
Ayios Ioannis lang gr is a village in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , located around 30 km north of Limassol . References references cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Ajos Joannis ... more details
footnotes Ayios Pavlos lang gr is a village in the LimassolDistrict of Cyprus , located 4 km east olf Kalo Chorio, Limassol Kalo Chorio . References references cyprus geo stub LimassolDistrict Category Populated places in LimassolDistrict pl Ajos Pawlos ... more details
The Armenian cemetery of Limassol is located on the western part of the B8 road Cyprus Limassol Platres road , within the administrative area of Kato Polemidhia . The land was granted to the Armenians in Cyprus Armenian Cypriot community by the colonial government of Cyprus in 1946, but did not become operational until July 1960, because of the Law that stipulated that cemeteries need to have a wall separating them from their surrounding area. This wall was constructed by donation of the then Mayor of Limassol, Costas Partasides, who was a member of Progressive Party of Working People AKEL . Until then, deceased Armenian Cypriots from Limassol were buried primarily in Nicosia or Larnaca . ref name Hadjilyras 2 cite web url http www.hayk.net docs The Armenians of Cyprus.pdf title Book The Armenians of Cyprus last Hadjilyra first Alexander Michael date May 2009 publisher Kalaydjian Foundation accessdate 30 July 2011 ref About 150 burials have taken place at this cemetery, covering less than an eighth of its total area. In 2003, due to the widening of the Limassol Platres road, about 20 tombs were moved westwards. In the near future, the cemetery will be the start of the Garyllis river linear park, which will be completed in 2013 and will end up in the old Port of Limassol harbour . References references Category Cypriot Armenians ... more details
Image Nareg Limassol.jpg thumb right Nareg Limassol school The Armenian school in Limassol , as of 1972 called Nareg , after Saint Gregory of Narek Krikor Naregatsi , is located on 16, Vassilis Michaelides street in central Limassol, next to Sourp Kevork church. The current building was built between 2006 2007 by the Technical Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and was inaugurated on 5 November 2008 by the President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias . ref name Hadjilyras 1 cite web url http www.scribd.com doc 19540738 The Armenians of Cyprus booklet title Booklet on the Armenians of Cyprus last Hadjilyra first Alexander Michael date May 2009 publisher Kalaydjian Foundation accessdate 30 July 2011 ref Currently, the school has about 35 students. As all other Nareg Schools Nicosia Armenian school Nicosia , Larnaca Armenian school Larnaca , Limassol , it is under a single principal, as of 2009 Vera Tahmazian, and under the tutelage of the Nareg Armenian Schools Committee. The first Armenian school in Limassol operated in 1928, by initiative of Armenian Archbishop Bedros IV of Cilicia Bedros Saradjian , at the house of Siranoush Avedikian on Zena Gunther street. After the Sourp Kevork church was erected 1939 1940 , lessons were held inside the church. In 1951, by initiative of priest Shah Semerdjian and a donation by Ethiopian Armenian Roupen Babigian, the initial building of the Armenian National School was built, which was inaugurated on 17 November 1951. In 1954, by donation of the Limassol Armenian youth, the building was expanded and as of then, all lessons were held inside the school. ref name Hadjilyras 2 cite web url http www.hayk.net docs The Armenians of Cyprus.pdf title Book The Armenians of Cyprus last Hadjilyra first Alexander Michael date May 2009 publisher Kalaydjian Foundation accessdate 30 July 2011 ref References Reflist Category Cypriot Armenians ... more details
Multiple issues wikify January 2011 refimprove January 2011 Incomplete reason needs history date January 2011 Limassol BBC Relay is one of the most powerful broadcasting stations in Cyprus . It is situated south of Limassol west of Lady s Mile Beach on the area of Akrotiri Western Sovereign Base Area at coord 34 37 9 N 33 0 5 E type landmark and used for relaying radio programmes to the middle east area on 639 kHz and 720 kHz with 500 kW. Antenna Systems The station has two directional antenna systems each consisting of 4 free standing lattice towers with triangular cross section. All used towers are insulated against ground. The antenna system for 720 kHz, which is situated north of the transmitter building, points to an azimuth of 110 degrees. Its towers are 102 metres tall. The antenna system for 639 kHz, which is situated south of the transmitter building, points in southly direction azimuth 180 degrees . Its towers are 120 metres tall. External links http wikimapia.org lat 34.618941&lon 33.003273&z 13&l 5&m b&show 5227753 BBC World Service Limassol http www.ead.eurocontrol.int eadbasic pamslight QXAPVEXICSKIQ EN AIP ENR LC ENR 5 4 EN 2010 10 21.pdf DEFAULTSORT Limassol Bbc Relay Category Media in Cyprus Category Towers in Cyprus Category BBC ... more details
Infobox lake lake name Limassol Salt Lake image lake caption lake image bathymetry caption bathymetry location coords coord 34 37 N 32 58 E type waterbody region CY display inline,title type inflow outflow catchment basin countries Cyprus length width area 10.65 km . depth max depth 1m volume residence time shore elevation sea level frozen islands cities Limassol reference Limassol Salt Lake also known as Akrotiri lake salt lake is the largest inland body of water on the island of Cyprus . It lies due south east of the sprawling city of Limassol and measures 10.65 km . Its lowest point is 2.7 meters below sea level and at its deepest point the water depth measures about one meter. ref Important areas for the Birds of Cyprus , by . Birdlife Cyprus booklet publication ref Geologists hypothesize the lake was formed over the gradual joining of an offshore islet off the southern coast of Cyprus . ref School of Ocean and Earth Science, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton University http www.soton.ac.uk imw sabkha.htm ref The lake itself is considered to be one of the eastern Mediterranean region s most important wetlands. The fact that the water level over 50 percent of the lake is less than 30 centimeters deep attracts thousands of wading birds to use it as a stopover during the migration seasons between Africa and Europe. Birdlife International estimates that between 2,000 and 20,000 Greater Flamingo s Phoenicopterus roseus spend the winter months on the lake. ref Birdlife International http www.birdlife.org datazone sites index.html?action SitHTMDetails.asp&sid 22&m 0 ref This salt lake lies within Akrotiri and Dhekelia , a British Overseas Territory on the island of Cyprus , administered as a Sovereign Base Area . It is located in the Western Sovereign Base Area . In 2003 the British Ministry of Defence ... nn Limassolsj en pt Lago Salgado de Limassol tr Limasol Tuz G l ... more details
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