Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Cyprus - DAY 2

The ancient city of Kourion was built in the II century BC. Today it is an open-air museum and an important archaeological site.
One of the main sights in Kourion is The House of Eustolios with mosaic floors built in the V century BC. Concerts and perfomances are regularly held at the amphitheater.



                                      




The Temple of Apollo Hylatis in Kourion. Limassol, Cyprus.
It is an ancient sanctuary located 2,5 kilometers from the Kourion Archaeological Site. It used to be one of the most important religious centres of the ancient Cyprus. It was destroyed during the earthquake in 364-365 AD.






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