Erimi
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Erimi
Ερήμη | |
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| Country | Cyprus |
| District | Limassol District |
| Municipality | Kourion Municipality |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Council of Kourion |
| • Deputy Mayor | Andreas Aresti |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,159 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 4630 |
| Website | kourion.org |
Erimi (Greek: Ερήμη) is a village and a municipal district of the Kourion Municipality, lying partly in the Limassol District of Cyprus and partly in the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. It has a population of 3,159 according to the 2021 census.
Close to Erimi is the village of Kolossi, which is where one can find the castle of Kolossi.
History and archaeology
[edit | edit source]At Erimi there are a number of important archaeological sites, including the Chalcolithic site of Erimi-Pamboula that was excavated by Porphyrios Dikaios, the Early-Middle Bronze Age site of Erimi-Kafkalla and Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou and the Late Bronze Age site of Erimi-Pitharka.[2][3][4]
Cyprus Wine Museum
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The Cyprus Wine Museum (Οινομουσείο) is situated in Erimi village at the crossroads of the wine routes leading to the mountains and on the old road between Limassol and Paphos.
The Cyprus Wine Museum, using traditional and contemporary methods presents the history of Cyprus's wine industry. Ancient jars and vases, medieval drinking vessels, the private collection of Anastasia Guy, old documents and instruments illustrate how wine was produced, stored, and enjoyed in the past. Photographic backdrops and audiovisual equipment show off the wine making process, from cultivation to production.
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