Limassol Municipal Market is now Limassol AGORA, a venue in the renovated Old Municipal Market building in Limassol’s old town. Its central setting and market history make it a useful stop while exploring the area; Le Village Hotel is about a 6-minute walk from Limassol AGORA.
- Where: Kanari 47–49, Limassol 3041, Cyprus.
- What it is: Limassol AGORA, in the renovated Old Municipal Market building.
- Hours: Sunday–Monday, 08:30–00:00; confirm details before visiting.
- Getting there: Bus number 32 passes the AGORA.
Finding the municipal market
Limassol AGORA is at Kanari 47–49 in Limassol’s old town. The Old Municipal Market Building appears on the Department of Lands and Surveys town-centre map as Limassol Agora at map reference E4, which can help you locate it.
The venue occupies the renovated Old Municipal Market building. If you’re planning a walk through the centre, you can connect the market area with this one-day walking route through central Limassol.
What to expect at Limassol AGORA
Limassol AGORA is the current venue in the former market building, but there is no current vendor or service directory. Check the venue’s own information if you have a particular shop, food option or service in mind.
The older Central Municipal Market is described as a fruits-and-vegetables market, but that does not confirm what is currently sold at AGORA. The historic building is stone-built, with large halls and shops across 3,000 square metres.
Market opening times and quieter periods
Published schedules differ: AGORA hours are Sunday–Monday, 08:30–00:00, while the Central Municipal Market schedule is Monday–Saturday, 06:00–15:00. The latter is not presented as a current municipal notice, so it does not confirm today’s AGORA hours; published hours range from 06:00 to 00:00.
The available hours do not identify quieter periods. For current hours and practical details, check the official site before you go.
Nearby old-town stops
The market’s surroundings have a longer history as a place of trade. The municipality says the square began as Kounapia Square in the late Ottoman era, when shops, bakeries, coffee houses and tavernas started to fill the area. In 1878, the British Governor covered the open-air market, and buildings were erected to house animals.
The market building was built in 1917 and took its present form in 1947. It is described as listed and part of a Limassol Municipality project to upgrade its role and importance. Limassol’s carnival, wine festival and marathon also feature in the city’s calendar of events.
The annual events calendar for Limassol covers those recurring city events.
How do you get to the market?
Bus number 32 is a circular city-centre route that passes Limassol AGORA and Tepak University. It departs from Station Emel Leontiou A’. If you’re travelling by bus, check the route and departure details before setting out, as transport information can change.
You can pair a visit to Limassol AGORA with a stay at Le Village Hotel rooms.
What to check before visiting
Confirm the opening hours and any services you’re counting on, since hours are given for only part of the week and the schedules differ. For questions, call +357 700 700 70 or email admin@limassolagora.com.
FAQs
What is Limassol Municipal Market called now?
The renovated Old Municipal Market building is now Limassol AGORA.
Where is Limassol AGORA?
Its address is Kanari 47–49, Limassol 3041, Cyprus.
What are the AGORA’s hours?
Sunday–Monday hours are 08:30–00:00. Hours for Tuesday through Saturday are not stated.
Which bus goes past Limassol AGORA?
Bus number 32, a circular city-centre route, passes the AGORA and Tepak University and departs from Station Emel Leontiou A’.