Curium Archaeological Site

　　Located 5 km from Kolossi Castle. The area developed as a colony when the Achaeans from the Peloponnese region of Greece arrived here during the 14th–13th century BC. The main attraction is the ancient Roman open-air theater, which could accommodate 2,000 people.

　　The theater was built in the 2nd century BC, damaged by an earthquake in the 1st century AD, and rebuilt in the 2nd century. Originally, it could hold over 3,500 spectators. Gladiator and animal fights were popular in the 3rd century, and animal holding pens can still be seen beneath the seating area. Nowadays, the theater is also used for performances during the summer.

　　Nearby are the ruins of public baths built after the major earthquake in the 5th century, which were destroyed in the 7th century. The sauna and rest rooms were adorned with beautiful mosaics, some of which can still be faintly discerned today.

　　It is one of the most famous and distinctive archaeological sites on the island of Cyprus.

　　 Nicosia, Cyprus