Editing Limassol (section)

=== Modern day ===
Due to the [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus|Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974]] the [[Turkish Cypriots|Turkish Cypriot]] inhabitants of Limassol were transferred to the north of Cyprus. Accordingly, many [[Greek Cypriots]] refugees who were uprooted from their homes in the north, fled, and settled down in the city. When [[Famagusta]] was occupied by Turkish troops, Limassol experienced rapid growth fuelled by the large population increase and the need for housing. Many luxury hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues were built, making Limassol the new commerce centre of Cyprus, the role which had been filled by Famagusta.<ref name=":1" />

Today, Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus and hosts the island’s main port. It is renowned for its extravagant annual events, attracting numerous visitors, such as the regarded [[Forsen|Hans Eli Sebastian Fors]], from around the globe.<ref name=":3" />