The Limassol Public Gardens , also known as the Limassol Municipal Garden , is a recreational space dating back to the 19th century, in Limassol , the second largest city of the island nation of Cyprus . The Limassol Zoo is located within the gardens.
6-516: Built in 1888, when the British colonial administration wanted to establish a space for the residents of the city. The gardens were officially opened to the public after the seaside location was selected. Since then, they have become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape. This popular oasis, located in the heart of town near the Molos promenade, offers a serene and picturesque park that serves as
12-417: A peaceful retreat for all visitors. The Gardens have a diverse array of botanical offerings, with a variety of plants and eucalyptus trees , pine trees and cypresses . The area acts as a hub for social activity and community engagement, which is why many local and national events take place in the gardens. Many playgrounds can be found on the premises, as well as an open-air stage hosting many concerts, and
18-606: The Limassol Multifunctional Seaside Park , is a multifunctional park and promenade of land reclamation in Limassol , the second largest city in Cyprus . It consists of a collection of sculptures by multiple artists, playgrounds , piers , and is considered one of the vital hotspots of the city, and one of its symbols . The park is one of the largest on the island. During Ottoman rule ,
24-472: The British, the seafront of the city began transforming into what we see today, after the British governor ordered the demolition of the houses which had their walls facing the sea, as well as the construction of the first major pier. Beginning in 1908, Christodoulos Sozos , the then mayor , began the transformation of the seafront, which was also when electric lighting was introduced to the seafront. It
30-716: The Limassol Zoo, with a diverse range of animals. The Patticheio Municipal Museum can also be found in the gardens, while the Limassol Archaeological Museum is right next to the gardens. The Gardens are used as a venue for many events, including the Seaside Street Food Festival , and the grand annual Wine Festival of Cyprus . Notes References Limassol Molos Limassol Molos ( Greek : Μόλος Λεμεσού , romanized : Mólos Lemesoú ), formally known as
36-466: The seafront of Limassol was completely different than what it is today. The area of the park used to consist of a long borderlike line of houses, warehouses and offices. This restricted the movement of the citizens, which was the standard way of living during Ottoman rule. After the Cyprus convention of 1878 , a secret agreement between the Ottomans and Britain which ceded administrative power to
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