The first air connection of Cyprus with the outside world was made from Limassol, on April 19th, 1932, with an aeroplane of the Imperial Airways. It was a 15-seat hydroplane of the Scipio class with a four-man crew including a caterer responsible for…
Before 50-60 years most carob quantities exported abroad, where it was processed for various uses (mainly England, Italy). A small amount was processed by the sliver House in Limassol.
The landing pier at the Customs House: imports and exports, departures and arrivals of passengers. The huge influx of immigrants in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's were moved through here. The pier was a symbol of separation of loved ones for many…