Monday 16 March 2015

Kolossi Castle - Famous Historic Place

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Kolossi Castle


Motley at the City of Kolossi, 11 kilometers from Limas sol, Kolossi Castle is a standout between the most fundamental medieval bastions in Cyprus.
Manufacture initially in 1210 by the Champion of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (Hospitallers) when the field around Kolossi was accustomed to them by King Hugh I. It came into the control of the Knights champion in 1306 however after the Order of the champion was annulled in 1313 by the request of legate balmy, the stronghold exchanged to the Hospitallers.



In 1310 the grouping seat of the Knights of the Order of Saint John was returned to Rhodes; in any case, the fort go on the seat of Commander, which was their military grouping, against the case that the post was employ chiefly as a living adjustment and for the grouping for the discipline of the estates apply for the production of sugar and wine with the Commander of Kolossi establishment for its name to the traditional sweet Cypriot wine, which is known by the name of Commander.

In 1373 different violation by the Genoese and eventually somewhere about 1402 and 1426 by the Mamelukes from Egypt crush an important part of the construction.

kolossi castle facts
In 1454 Kolossi Castle was converted by the Order of the Hospitallers under the allegation of their adept Louis de Magmas – whose symbol can be seen with the banner of the Kingdom of Cyprus in the eastern foreign side of the stronghold which is a forcing square stone building, comprising of a solitary three-story keep 16m long on the outer exterior and 13.5m within, with a ability of 21 meters with an hang oval nook or bailey charming nearly 30 by 40 meters.

The ground carpeting is distinct into three areas which were likely apply as storehouse. A stone staircase helps the second floor where the kitchen was found while the third floor composes of two broad corridors which was the advantage of the Commander.

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