Limassol is a bustling, lively and modern city, but in its urban sprawl lies its ancient heart, the ancient city of Limassol, also known as Limesos, a city of stone that bears witness to the antiquity of history. The city is characterized by winding cobbled streets, ancient castles and smooth sandstone buildings. Still feeling medieval, filled with the scent of warm herbs and fresh bread drifting from ancient doorways, the Old Town is the place to discover more about the history and culture of this part of Cyprus, and escape the crowds for a few hours as well.