Limassol - Cyprus Island

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This lasted until the occupation of Cyprus by the Ottomans in advertisement 1570. Latin battalions which developed abbeys were settled down there. The settlement of merchants in Cyprus and particularly in Limassol in the 13th century resulted in the financial well-being of its inhabitants. Its harbour as a centre of transport and commerce, contributed considerably to the financial and cultural development.

The Venetians did not have Cyprus' finest interest at heart, they were only interested in receiving the taxes and in exploiting the nation's resources. The Venetians enhanced the Castle of Limassol. Ottoman Empire [modify] The Ottoman Empire attacked Cyprus in 15701577 and occupied it. Limassol was conquered in July 1570 without any resistance.

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The church played a crucial function in the education of Greeks throughout the years 17541821. Throughout those years brand-new schools were established in all the towns.  Click Here For Additional Info  utilized to teach Greek history, Turkish and French. The following schools operated in the town of Limassol: The Greek School which was established in 1819.

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The Ladies' School which was established in 1861. British Colonial administration [modify] Limassol old town with British colonial architecture The British took over in Cyprus in 1878. The first British guv of Limassol was Colonel Warren. He revealed a particular interest in Limassol and even from the very first days the condition of the town showed an enhancement.

Lanterns for the lighting of the central areas were also installed in the 1880. In 1912, electricity changed the old lanterns. From the first years of the British profession, a post office, a telegraph workplace and a healthcare facility began to run. In 1880 the first printing press began working. It remained in this printing press that the papers Alithia and Anagennisis were released in 1897.

At the end of the 19th century the extremely first hotels began to operate. Amongst these were Europe and Amathus. These changes that the British caused added to the development of an intellectual and artistic life. Schools, theatres, clubs, art galleries, music halls, sport societies, football clubs etc were all set up and suggested a good deal to the cultural life of Limassol.