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News
Friday, 19 February 2010
Premier DMC is pleased to announce the availability of the following unique sites of archaeological and cultural interest for selected MICE events when organized via Premier as a CTO licensed destination management company. Anyone interested in requesting a proposal is invited to contact Premier for further information.
 The Medieval Castle of Limassol
Situated near the old fishing port of Limassol. Built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine castle, the Medieval Castle also houses the Cyprus Museum. It was here that according to tradition, in the small chapel of the castle, Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre and crowned her Queen of England in 1191. The castle was strengthened by the Knights Templars, destroyed by the Genoese, built and strengthened by the Turks who used it as a garrison and prison. During the 2nd World War it also became the headquarters of the British army.
Since 1950 it has been renovated and strengthened and it is now open to visitors. It consists of a great hall, prison cells and other smaller rooms. It is now possible to use the beautiful gardens of the Castle for certain events including seminars, cocktail receptions and functions
 Kourion amphitheatre
Situated only 19km west of Limassol on the road to Paphos. Kourion (also known as Curium) is one of the most important ancient sites in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The magnificent Greco-Roman Theatre was originally built in the 2nd century BC and is now fully restored and used for musical and theatrical performances. The House of Eustolios, originally a private Roman villa, became a public recreation centre during the Early Christian period. It consists of a complex of baths and a number of rooms with beautiful 5th century AD mosaic floors. The early Christian basilica dated back to the 5th century was probably the Cathedral of Kourion with a baptistery attached to the north face. The House of Achilles and the House of the Gladiators have beautiful mosaic floors. The Nyphaeum, dedicated to water nymphs, is an elegant Roman structure. The Stadium lies 1km to the west on the right side of the road to Paphos and dates back as far as the 2nd century AD.
This beautiful amphitheatre and its surrounding facilities are now available for functions, cocktails, seminars and conferences.
 Paphos Medieval Fort
Kato Paphos harbour is a picturesque small fishing harbour with boats, lots of small tavernas and many pretty souvenir shops.
At the southern part of the harbor, overlooking the Mediterranean, is the Paphos Medieval Fort. Originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour, it was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 and rebuilt by the Ottomans after they captured the island in the 16th century.
Now the beautiful plateau in front of the castle is available for seminars, functions cocktails and even dinner and guests can enjoy the excellent view from the top of the castle.
 Kolossi Castle
Situated a short 14km west of Limassol on the road to Paphos. Kolossi Castle is a fine example of military architecture, originally constructed in the 13th century and subsequently rebuilt in its present form in the middle of the 15th century. Nearby the Castle are the ruins of a sugar mill dating to the 14th century.
This beautiful ancient construction boasts fine stonework and the castle itself and its very peaceful and tranquil grounds transport you back to an era hundreds of years ago. Kolossi castle is now available as a stunning venue for seminars, meetings, cocktail events and dinners.
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