Updated in October 2026, this Limassol Castle guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see.
Limassol Castle is a medieval fort in the old town of Limassol, Cyprus, just above the old harbour. It houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum. Sunday opening hours are shorter than on other days, and entry costs €4.50. This guide was last updated in October 2026 and confirms the current Sunday hours and ticket price.
Quick facts: Limassol Castle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Sunday 10am to 1pm. Closed on public holidays. |
| Ticket prices | Adult €4.50. Groups of more than 10 receive a 20% reduction. |
| Address | Richardou & Berengarias, near the Old Port, Limassol, Cyprus |
| Nearest transport or parking | Public car parks near the Old Port and Limassol Marina, a 5 to 10 minute walk. |
| Typical time needed | About 1 hour |
Limassol Castle opening hours
The castle is open all year round. It opens on a reduced schedule on Sundays:
- Monday to Saturday: 9am to 5pm.
- Sunday: 10am to 1pm.
The castle is closed on public holidays. Opening and closing times can change without notice, so check before you visit. Phone the castle on +357 25 305 419 to confirm. There are no seasonal changes to the listed hours.
Limassol Castle ticket prices
Entry to Limassol Castle costs €4.50. The ticket includes the Cyprus Medieval Museum inside the castle. Tickets are bought at the entrance.
- Standard entry: €4.50.
- Organised groups of more than 10 people: a 20% reduction.
- 1-day entry card: €8.50, valid at Department of Antiquities museums and ancient monuments.
- 3-day entry card: €17.00.
- 7-day entry card: €25.00.
An entry card allows one visit to each museum or monument. The cards are issued at the ticket office of each site.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in October 2026.
The Department of Antiquities entry cards also cover sites such as Kolossi Castle, the Kourion Archaeological Site, Paphos Castle and the Paphos Archaeological Park.
How to get to Limassol Castle
The castle is in the heart of the old town, near the Old Port. It stands at the corner of Richardou and Berengarias streets.
- On foot: the old town and the marina are walkable. The castle is a short walk from the Old Port and about 200 m from the Kebir Mosque.
- From the seafront: the Molos promenade runs along the coast beside the old town, within walking distance of the castle.
- By car: drive to the Old Port area and use a public car park. Street parking in the old town is limited.
Phone the castle on +357 25 305 419 if you need directions. A tourist information office is at the Old Port, beside Syntagmatos Square.
Parking at Limassol Castle
Public car parks are near the Old Port and the marina. The walk from these car parks to the castle takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Parking inside the old town is limited, so use a public car park.
In peak tourist season the spaces fill quickly. Arrive early if you plan to drive. Rates vary by car park, so check the signs.
How long to spend at Limassol Castle
Plan about 1 hour for the castle and the museum. The museum is small, with exhibits on two levels and access to the roof.
Visitors who also walk around the old town, the Old Port and the nearby Carob Mill should allow a further hour or two. Limassol’s tourist walking route takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. It passes the Old Port, the castle, the Kebir Mosque, Agia Napa Cathedral, the Municipal Market and the pedestrian shopping street Agiou Andreou. On Sundays the castle closes at 1pm, so arrive early.
Accessibility at Limassol Castle
The castle is not wheelchair accessible. The museum is on two levels, and the roof has two levels of its own. Steps link the levels.
Phone the castle on +357 25 305 419 to ask about access before you visit.
What to see at Limassol Castle
Tradition says Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre here in 1191 and crowned her Queen of England. The fortified walls are thought to be fragments of a much larger castle.
The exact date of construction is not known. Etienne de Lusignan says Guy de Lusignan built it in 1193. The first official reference dates to 1228. Earthquakes damaged the fort in 1567 and 1568.
The Ottomans rebuilt the fort in 1590 in its current form. The rebuilt castle incorporates parts of the earlier building, such as the two oblong halls of the ground floor. Archaeologists found that it stands over an Early Christian basilica and a Middle Byzantine monument.
A basement with cells below the eastern hall was used as a prison until 1950. When the central prisons moved to Nicosia, the Department of Antiquities took over the castle and used it as the district museum. Excavations beneath the castle also found remains of an important church, possibly the city’s first cathedral. The Early Christian basilica dates from the 4th to the 7th century, and the Middle Byzantine monument from the 10th to the 11th century.
The Cyprus Medieval Museum has been housed in the castle since 1987. Its exhibits include medieval pottery, tombstones, Byzantine silver plates, weapons, crosses and coins. They cover the history, economy and religious life of Cyprus from the 3rd to the 18th century.
From the roof, visitors can see the old port, the Kebir Mosque to the north-east, the old carob mill next to the castle and the churches and mosques further west. An old oil mill stands outside the castle.
Practical visitor tips
| Topic | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | On Sundays the castle closes at 1pm, so arrive early. |
| Crowds | In peak season the Old Port car parks fill quickly, so arrive in the morning. |
| Layout | The museum is on two levels, with a roof above. Steps link the levels. |
| Entry process | Buy a €4.50 ticket at the entrance. A Department of Antiquities entry card can cover several sites. |
| On-site logistics | The castle is closed on public holidays. Opening times and fees can change without notice. |
Frequently asked questions about Limassol Castle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost to enter Limassol Castle? | €4.50 for adults, including the Cyprus Medieval Museum. Groups of more than 10 receive a 20% reduction. |
| Is Limassol Castle suitable for children? | The museum is small and has exhibits on two levels. The roof is reached by steps, so children should stay with an adult. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Limassol Castle? | No. Buy a ticket at the entrance. Entry cards are issued at each site’s ticket office. |
| Is Limassol Castle open on Sundays? | Yes, but for fewer hours. It opens from 10am to 1pm on Sundays. |
| Is Limassol Castle wheelchair accessible? | No. The museum and roof are on several levels linked by steps. |
Things to do near Limassol Castle
- Limassol Old Port: the harbour just below the castle, with restored stone warehouses that now hold restaurants and exhibition halls.
- Kebir Mosque (Grand Mosque): a mosque with a small white minaret on the edge of the old bazaar, about 200 m from the castle.
- Carob Mill Museum: a museum in a restored old carob mill, next to the castle.
- Limassol Municipal Market: the covered market in the town centre, about 450 m north of the castle.
- Limassol Marina: a modern marina at the eastern edge of the old town, a few minutes’ walk from the castle.
Alternative attractions
- Kolossi Castle: a Crusader castle with a three-storey keep, originally built in the 13th century and 14 km west of Limassol.
- Kourion Archaeological Site: a clifftop Greco-Roman city about 20 minutes’ drive west of Limassol, with a restored theatre.
- Paphos Castle: a medieval fort at the west end of Paphos harbour in Kato Paphos, rebuilt by the Ottomans in 1592.
- Larnaca Medieval Castle: a medieval castle in Larnaca, on the south-east coast.
- Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement: a prehistoric village between Limassol and Larnaca, listed by UNESCO.
