Much of Limassol’s known history started in the 12th century during the Third Crusade led by the King of England at the time, who is better known as Richard the Lionheart. In 1489, the island of Cyprus was sold to Venice, though that was a short-lived occupancy as the Ottoman Empire invaded Cyprus in the 1570s. During this time, predominantly Greek and Turkish neighborhoods gained prominence in Limassol. In 1878, the British took over Cyprus and appointed a British governor to Limassol, who was keen on improving the town with better roads, more gardens and greenery, and the construction of better docks. Soon tourism arrived and hotels began to pop up on the island. In 1960, Great Britain granted independence to Cyprus.
Today, Cyprus is a popular tourist destination with visitors arriving from all over Europe and the rest of the world. Cyprus is filled with schools, theaters, art galleries, and music venues. Soccer is also a popular pastime here.
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