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	Cyprus Castles
		Kolossi and its castle are directly connected with a number of important events, which constitute various interesting folds of the agelong and stormy history of Cyprus.
		The Castle of Kyrenia was captured by Guy de Lusignan and imprisoned the wife and daughter of Isaac who had sent them there believing that they would be safe.
		According to the first of the castle was build in 1210 A.D. when Kolossi was given by King Hugh I to the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
	www.cypruscastles.com /kolossi.htm (375 words)

	Kolossi Castle at Night - Canon Digital Photography Forums
		History Note; Kolossi Castle is a stronghold a few kilometers outside the city of Limassol on the island of Cyprus.
		The original castle was possibly built in 1210 by Frankish military when the land of Kolossi was given by King Hugh I to the Knights of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (Hospitallers), and the present castle was built in 1454 by the Hospitallers.
		During the Crusades, the castle was used as a retreat for the knights to recover from the rigours of fighting.
	photography-on-the.net /forum/showthread.php?t=95758 (369 words)

	Kolossi Castle - photos of towers in Cyprus on Worldisround (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Towers in Cyprus - travel photos - The Castle of Kolossi was built in 1210 when Kolossi was given by King Hugh I to the...
		The Castle of Kolossi was built in 1210 when Kolossi was given by King Hugh I to the knights of the order of St. John of Jerusalem.
		Kolossi castle was rebuilt to look nicer, also because it was very,very old.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/104432/index.html (247 words)

	Cyprus Castles
		Various castles in the island of Cyprus are evidence of the conquerors.
		These Castles are forbidden to Greek-Cypriots to visit,since 37% of Cyprus is under Turkish occupation.
		There are three castles in the Greek section of Cyprus, Limassol Castle, Kolossi Castle AND Pafos Castle.
	www.cypruscastles.com (211 words)

	Kolossi Castle, Limassol
		Surrounded by rich orchards and 6mi/10km west of the city of Limassol, stands the massive Kolossi Castle, built in 1210 by the Knights of St John.
		The castle is a fine example of military architecture.
		It was originally constructed in the 13th century and subsequently rebuilt in its present form in the middle of the 15th century.
	www.planetware.com /limassol/kolossi-castle-cy-lim-kolossi.htm (101 words)

	Individual Tours
		At the end of the promenade with palm trees is the old castle of the 13th century.
		In the castle is the museum from the middle age, and from top of the building there is a picturesque view.
		Curium, Kolossi and the temple of Apollo Hylates
	members.tripod.com /~kati12/eindividu.htm (570 words)

	Cyprus Island - Information - Places of Interest - Limassol
		With the extension later of the Castle the church came to be included in the Castle grounds.
		The Turks erected part of the Castle in 1570, using it for the defense of the city.
		The Castle was used as a prison, between 1790-1940.
	www.cyprusisland.com /01_Information/limassolpoi.htm (908 words)

	Kolossi
		In the heart of the richest valley in the south of Cyprus, western the environs of the city of Limassol, comes up one of the most important forts of the Medieval Cyprus, photo 2, that is the famous Kolossi Castle.
		This fertile valley to the mouth of the river Kouris was often mentioned by the sightseers of the Middle Ages because of its immense sugar-cane, olive, cotton, locust-tree and cereal plantations as well as its vineyards; it constituted one of the most important feuds of the noble Franks during their dominating Cyprus.
		The Commanderie of Kolossi gave its name to the traditional sweet Cypriot wine, which is known until nowadays under the name of commanderie.
	www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy /kolossi/index-e.html (566 words)

	Top 10 Places to see Cyprus Troodos Mountains Paphos Harbour Mosaics
		The castle is in fact all that remains of a much earlier castle dating from 1391, which was demolished by the Venetians.
		Ancient Kourion and the castle at Kolossi are both in the Limassol area and can be visited together in a day.
		Kolossi castle was the commanderie of the Knights Hospitallers - the name later given to the Commanderia dessert wine.
	www.rentcyprusvillas.com /cyprus/places-to-see-top-10.htm (1827 words)

	A.L. Mantovani & Sons
		The tour continues to the well-preserved Crusader Castle of Kolossi, a fine example of medieval military architecture.
		The Castle was also famous as the Headquarters of the Knights of St John following their loss of Acre to the Saracens in 1291.
		Return to Limassol to visit Limassol Castle where Richard the Lionhearted married Berengaria of Navarre in 1191 and crowned her Queen of England.
	www.almantovani.com /index.php?pageid=26 (1262 words)

	Kolossi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Kolossi is a Crusader castle, just outside of Limassol.
		The Hospitallers built the castle as their headquarters, after they were granted land there in 1210.
		Cyprus used to be one of the world's largest sugar producers, until the British started using the island as a shipping point for their slave trade.
	gheos.com /i/atlas/place.php?Kolossi (67 words)

	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Airtime is Situated in Kolossi Village between Limassol and Episkopi.
		If you are coming from Limassol head for Kolossi village, as you drive past the turning for Kolossi Castle keep an eye out for Airtime on your left hand side which is next to the School and painted bright blue.
		If you are coming from the opposite direction head for Kolossi Village and the Castle, look for a bright blue building on your right hand side.
	www.airtimecyprus.com /pages/home.htm (191 words)

	Our House - Renovation and Extention at Kolossi Village Cyprus
		Our house is situated in the village of Kolossi which is about 5 miles west from the port town of Limassol.
		Some say the house was built just before 1900 and others will tell you it was around 1950.
		The overall plot size is 205 sqmtrs which is a little under half of an average sized building plot here in Cyprus.
	www.the4amigos.com (236 words)

	Lonely Planet's Guide to Cyprus
		Outside the city of Lemesos, Kolossi Castle towers over a landscape of vineyards.
		The castle was built by the Hospitallers (the Order of St John of Jerusalem), who were granted land here in 1210, and for a while this was their headquarters.
		The castle was restored in 1933 by the British.
	webcenter.travel.aol.com /travel/lonely_planet/europe/cyprus/obt.html (394 words)

	Cyprus The Villa Co - Lemesos / Limassol
		One is in the old town near the old harbor and the other in Kolossi village about ten miles from the town to the west.
		In the castle of the old town it is said that the King of England, Richard Coeur de Lion, married Berengaria of Navarre on his way to the Crusades.
		The Castle of Kolossi, which was probably built in the early thirteenth century, was given by Lusignan to the Hospitaller, knights of the Royal Order of St. John, together with valuable land in the area producing the famous Commandaria wine and good sugar plantations.
	www.cyprusfirst.com /limassol.asp (848 words)

	Cyprus Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Less of a castle and more a fortified tower house, Kolossi Castle perches incongruously between the vineyards and houses of the village of the same name.
		Crusader castles rub shoulders with ancient vineyards, frescoed monasteries overlook citrus orchards, and sandy, sun-soaked feet tread Roman mosaic floors.
		Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/cyprus (134 words)

	Your page 2
		Panoramic views towards Kolossi Castle and Akrotiri Bay, this luxury villa is situated in the south of the island, in the quiet village of Kolossi, just west of Limassol.
		The villa is perfectly located for some of the best beaches on the south of the island —just a 10 minute drive to Curium Beach with its breathtaking cliff top amphitheatre and a 15 minute drive to Lady’s Mile Beach with its excellent bathing and large selection of beachside restaurants.
		The village of Kolossi with its stores and restaurants is 1/2 mile away.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /kolossihouse4rent/page2.html (230 words)

	Maras Properties Cyprus: Buy, Rent, Let and Sell Villas in cyprus, Limassol, Paphos and Kolossi. Flights, Car Hire, ...
		The development at Kolossi is situated in a picturesque village approximately 10 minutes outside Limasol.
		Below are a selection of different places of interest in or around Kolossi.
		One of many different historical locations near Kolossi is Kolossi Castle.
	www.maraspropertiescyprus.co.uk /places_interest.asp (246 words)

	Kolossi castle Photo \| TrekLens
		Here is the view of the castle that I promised to post before.
		Located in the heart of the richest valley in the south of Cyprus, western the environs of the city of Limassol, the famous Kolossi Castle comes up one of the most important forts of the Medieval Cyprus.
		The well on the foreground is the remain of the press machine, which was used to squeeze grapes or olives.
	www.treklens.com /gallery/photo86842.htm (270 words)

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		Kolossi Castle The Castle of Kolossi was initially built in 1210 and rebuilt in its present form in the middle of the 15th century.
		Kolossi became one of the Knights' most valuable overseas possessions when they produced the famous Commandaria wine, which was sought after all over Europe and brought the knights fame and fortune.
		According to tradition the Kolossi Castle is where Richard the Lion-heart and Queen Berengaria spent their honeymoon.
	www.linguasummercourses.com /natureandmuseums.doc (1185 words)

	Virtual Tour of Cyprus, Limassol
		There are many sites to visit in Limassol such as the Limassol Castle, Old Port, Limassol Museum, Tourist Area and the Beaches, however the more glorious sites are outside of the city in the nearby countryside.
		Kolossi Castle, an impressive 15th century castle with 3m thick walls was built by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem to be their headquarters.
		Next to the castle is the sugar refinery building.
	www.angelfire.com /nj/kypros/limassol.html (294 words)

	XL Airways - Events: Kolossi Half Marathon
		The Kolossi half marathon is open to all runners over the age of 16.
		It begins and ends at the town's beautiful Crusader castle, which is surrounded by century-old vineyards.
		On the day of the event there is also a fun run of 10km for those who don't think they will manage the longer one.
	www.xl.com /Destinations/destinations_events.asp?id=50779 (285 words)

	Lonely Planet's Guide to Cyprus
		It is an interesting reminder of the rule of the Knights of St John in the 13th century, who started producing wine and processing sugar cane at a commandery that stood on this land.
		The castle is accessible by a short drawbridge that was originally defended by a parapet high above, through which defenders would pour molten lead or boiling oil on the heads of unwanted visitors.
		Upon entering, you come across two large chambers, one with an unusually large fireplace and a spiral staircase that leads to another two chambers on the second level.
	aolsvc.travel.aol.com /travel/lonely_planet/europe/cyprus/obt.html (459 words)

	Things to do in Limassol by Country Rose Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Just outside of Limassol, lavish orchards protect the nearly ancient Kolossi Castle, a stunning example of 13th century military architecture.
		Suffering much damage under Genoese and succumbing to major devastation by a 15th century earthquake, the present castle was rebuilt in the late 1400s, after which it suffered more damage in subsequent earthquakes and battles.
		The castle eventually came under the domain of the Knights of Templar.
	www.country-rose.com.cy /things-to-do-in-limassol.php (447 words)

	Fullscreen QTVR - Cyprus
		The Hospitallers (the Order of St John of Jerusalem), were granted land here in 1210 and built Kolossi Castle, and for a while this was their headquarters.
		The charming west coast town of Pafos is built around an attractive harbor whose picturesque open air fish restaurants line a quayside of bright fishing boats and pleasure craft.
		The castle, originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbor, was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, then dismantled by the Venetians in 1570, who found themselves unable to defend it against the Ottomans, who in their turn restored and strengthened it after they captured the island.
	www.fullscreenqtvr.com /cyprus (786 words)

	Paul M. Carhart . . . Creative
		Limassol Castle is where King Richard the Lionheart got married.
		Top, left: From the top of the castle, Paul and Chris could spy the little restaurant where they had dined on Cypriot Meze the night before.
		Another Crusader castle, Kolossi Castle remains quite intact and is surrounded by a very well-kept garden.
	www.paulcarhart.com /cyprus.html (336 words)

	Cyprus - Paradise Found - Kolossi Castle, Limassol - Worldisround photo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cyprus picture - According to legend, Richard the Lionheart stopped here on his way back from the crusades, and married a local princess, leaving her in charge, so to speak.
		The Knights Templar insignia is present all over the castle, and the view from the top, which is a bit of trek, is well worth it.
		According to legend, Richard the Lionheart stopped here on his way back from the crusades, and married a local princess, leaving her in charge, so to speak.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/290283/photo5.html (139 words)

	List of Crusader castles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is a list of castles in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, founded or occupied during the crusades.
		Chateau Pelerin, also known as Atlit Castle and Castle Pilgrim
		This page was last modified 07:43, 4 December 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Crusader_castles (70 words)

	Kolossi, Cyprus poster and print from Zazzle.com
		Part of the gardens at Kolossi Castle in Cyprus
		A view of the gardens at Kolossi Castle in Cyprus taken this summer (2002) while I was there on holiday.
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	www.zazzle.com /product/228495336235497788 (85 words)

	www.buysell-cy.com - buysell property in cyprus
		Houses at Kolossi (3 houses) - Limassol - £15
		Houses at Kolossi (2 houses) - Limassol - £155
		The garden area has space for a swimming pool if required.
	www.buysell-properties-cy.com /houses.html (624 words)

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