09 Kolossi Castle
A massive rectangular building surrounded by verdant bushes and trees, Kolossi Castle was built in the 12th century during the time of King Richard the Lionheart. During the Third Crusade, his ships were shipwrecked in Cyprus, and his men were taken captive by the island’s ruler, Isaac Komnenos. In response, he captured Limassol port and then the rest of the country. Since then, it’s had several purposes and is now the manufacturing headquarters of the sweet dessert wine, Commandaria.
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