View of Lambousa vessel at Limassol Old Port
©Limassol Municipality
Restored by the municipality with support from the Fisheries Local Action Group (LAG), The Lambousa preserves traditional fishing techniques and tools used by Cypriot fishers. The vessel offers visitors an immersive experience, with restored gear and historical insights. Symbolising Cyprus’s fishing culture, the Lambousa also plays a role in European projects to preserve its legacy, with future plans to train new generations in traditional fishing methods.
- Start date
- 1 Nol 2023
- Áiteanna an tionscadail
- Cyprus
- Buiséad foriomlán
- €978 417
- Ranníocaíocht an Aontais
- €733 81375% den bhuiséad foriomlán
- Suíomh gréasáin an tionscadail
- Lambousa
Torthaí
- Three jobs maintained.
- Preserving heritage sustains Cyprus' cultural identity for future generations.
- University students were involved to create an eBook and interactive platform exploring the ship's history and restoration.
- The restored vessel is one of Cyprus' last traditional fishing boats, preserving a heritage type no longer built in Cyprus or Greece.
Teagmháil
Municipality of Limassol
- Ainm
- Municipality of Limassol
- Seoladh ríomhphoist
- administration
limassol [dot] org [dot] cy
Rakis Pieridis
- Ainm
- Rakis Pieridis
- Eagraíocht
- Limassol FLAG
- Seoladh ríomhphoist
- infoanelem [dot] com [dot] cy