Limassol is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus and capital of the district with the same name.
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Limassol is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus and capital of the district with the same name.
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In 2014, Limassol was ranked by TripAdvisor as the 3rd up-and-coming destination in the world, in its Top 10 Traveler's Choice Destinations on the Rise list.
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Limassol was built between two ancient Greek cities, Amathus and Kourion, and during Byzantine rule it was known as Neapolis .
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City of Limassol is situated between the ancient cities of Amathus and Kourion .
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When Richard arrived in Limassol and met Isaac Komnenos, he asked him to contribute to the crusade for the liberation of the Holy Land.
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Limassol showed a particular interest in Limassol and even from the first days the condition of the town showed an improvement.
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Furthermore, Limassol is the base of Cyprus University of Technology one of three state universities, which was established in 2004.
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Limassol has a subtropical-mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters, which are separated by short springs and autumns which are generally warm and sunny.
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Snow in Limassol is a very rare occurrence and usually falls mixed with rain every 7 to 13 years.
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Port of Limassol became the major sea port of the Republic of Cyprus in 1974.
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Limassol is the base for many of the island's wine companies, serving the wine-growing regions on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains including Commandaria.
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Limassol has two ports, commonly referred to as the "old port" and the "new port".
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Port of Limassol is one of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean transit trade and the largest port in Cyprus.
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Greater Limassol today includes the municipality of Limassol and the municipalities of Polemidia, Mesa Geitonia, Agios Athanasios, Germasogeia and Ypsonas.
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Limassol traditionally had a mixed population of Greek, Turkish Cypriots and Armenian Cypriots.
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Armenians remained in Limassol and continued residence in surroundings of Sourp Kevork Armenian Apostolic Church and maintain an elementary school named Nareg .
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Limassol is home to a large community of Pontic Greeks, who settled in Cyprus after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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In 2006, Limassol hosted the FIBA Europe All Star Game in Spyros Kiprianou Sports Centre, as it had the year before.
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Limassol Marathon is part of an annual race series which takes place in Limassol.
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Limassol has an independent civilian rugby union team, the Limassol Crusaders, who play at the AEK Achileas Stadium and participate in the Joint Services Rugby League.
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