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. The expeditions of the Genoese in 1373 and 1402 and the raids by the Marmelukes in 1425 and 1426 caused a lot of damage to the castle. A general restoration became necessary and this is why the present appearance of the castle is dated back to 1454.

The castle has been looked after very well and is a most impressive, square shape. It is a very well built castle and is very similar to a tower. It ... (more)