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Paphos is affectionately known as the Playground of the Gods, due to the legend, which says that Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love chose to be born in Paphos.
A massive wave of cult worship from neighbouring countries followed, that lasted for several years.
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The major characteristics of Paphos are the numerous villages, the friendliness of the people and its peace of mind, especially just outside the tourism areas, but above all, of major importance are the historical remnants.
Paphos especially has a thriving history for the guest to explore. Being the capital in the Roman times and also the headquarters of the Greeks to fight the invaders, mainly from the Middle East, has gained an endless list of history. |
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Byzantine Museum
A museum dedicated to the Byzantine times with exhibits of Orthodox icons and woodcarvings dating from the 12th to the 18th Centuries.
Ethnographic Museum
A private museum focusing on the knowledge of Cypriot life in the past. Costumes of people, farming tools and furniture exhibit the life, as it was no more than 50-70 years ago. Interesting also are the ancient axe-heads, coins, amphorae and two ancient tombs from the 3rd Century BC.
NEA PAPHOS
Paphos city is divided into two cities: Pano (Upper Paphos) and Kato (Lower), or New Paphos. Upper Paphos hosts the older town with shops on narrow roads and the fish and vegetable market. Lower Paphos hosts the newly developed area of Paphos with hotels, bars and restaurants, but nothing less in terms of attraction due to the fact that the history is splendid to such an extent, that the possibilities of finding something ancient in every 3-4 metres are more than 85%. Due to this, Nea Paphos is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage City. |
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Underground Churches and Catacombs
Ayia Solomoni catacomb
The Ayia Solomoni Church and Catacomb was the praying place for the Christian Cypriots during the time when the Romans had forbidden the practice and the belief in Christianity.
The chapel is of the 12th century, which is located near to the catacomb.
A big tree now just outside the catacomb is known locally as the “Wishing Tree”. According to tradition placing a piece of cloth on one of the branches of the tree will make your wish come true. |
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St. Pauls Pillar and
Panayia Chrysopolittissa |
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According to the Holy Bible, St. Paul arrived in Paphos to teach Christianity in 46 AD. On arrival, the Romans bound St. Paul to a pillar and gave him 39 lashes for his preaching.
The church dates back to 13th Century and is Byzantine design. Nowadays this church has been granted to the Paphos Anglican Church for the British people retired in Paphos, and British guests. On many occasions this church is used for marriages.
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Early Christian Basilica
Byzantine ruins of the 4th Century represent the largest early Byzantine Basilicas on the island. Some Mosaic floors have survived the time. |
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Paphos Fort
The Lusignians built the Fort as a defence against a sea borne attack. The Venetians destroyed the Frankish Tower at the time of the Turkish Invasion of 1570 in order not leave it behind for the enemy.
In 1580, the Turkish rebuilt the Frankish Tower to its current form.
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Mosaics
These Mosaics represented noble mens villas and are dated back to the 300 AD and are considered some of the best in the Mediterranean.
House of Theseus
In a short distance towards the Paphos fort are the ruins of this Roman residence. The circular Mosaic floor represents Theseus slaying the Minotaur whereas another mosaic shows the Birth of Achilles. |
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House of Dionysos
Close to the house of Theseus is the house of Dionysos, a well-preserved mosaic exhibits Ganymede and the Eagle, Dionysos the God of Wine being carried on a chariot. The Mosaics of Apollo, Daphne, Pyramos and Thisbe are equally impressive.
House of Aion
Represents a Mosaic of Leda and the Swan. |
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Roman Theatre
The Theatre stands close to the lighthouse and is a very impressive semicircular building, which was built in 200 AD and reconstructed in 400 AD after the massive earthquakes. |
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Tombs of the Kings
Despite the fact that there is no royalty at the Tombs of the Kings, rather the Tombs hosted various rank officers of several periods. Dated from 300 BC, these Tombs were cut into the rock and many exhibits have been located like potteries, gold and silver coins and other important objects. The surrounding area is called the Necropolis of Paphos due to the vast area of the Tombs spread.
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Paphos Archaeological Museum
Paphos is expected to bring to light a lot of important information regarding its past history. The Hellenistic sarcophagus, terracotta figures, statues and some coinage of the city kingdom are on display here. Of special interest are the pottery and the sculpture of Aphrodite. |
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Akamas
An area of 155sqkm with spectacular views from the Pine Hills while further down, sandy and remote beaches where turtles choose to give birth every year. The flora of the area is unique in the Mediterranean. Species that are unique can be found here. This area is listed under the protection of the EU and is expected to soon be named as a National Park. |
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Akamas is a very nice area for Jeep Safari, culture exploration of native villages, and also has spectacular views of Pine Mountain and sandy beaches. The Avacas Gorge, the TurtlesBay and Fontana Moroza are well worth visiting along with the Baths of Adonis. |
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Ayia Paraskevi Church
One of the many Byzantine Churches of Cyprus. Decorations in the church notify the date of 10th Century AD. Some of the paintings date back to the 12th Century AD. |
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Ayios Neophytos Monastery
St. Neophytos founded this Monastery in 1,200 AD. His actual residence was a cave that he carved himself out of a rock where he lived and praised god for 40 years. Icons of 12-16th Century still survive whereas the Monastery itself is divided into 3 sections.
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The old St. Neophytos section, the church and the monk’s residence of which, the church and the Monk’s residence is thought to have been completed in the 15th Century. The actual St. Neophytos skull and bones are preserved in a wooden sarcophagus in the church.
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Khrysoroyiatissa Monastery
Situated in Pano-Panayia, the Monastery is located near the home village of Archbishop Makarios III, the ex-president of Cyprus. This Monastery was founded by Ignatius the Hermit in 1152 and the present church stands as it was in 1770 and has a unique triangular cloister.
Palea Paphos
The original Paphos was founded a lot earlier and in a different location than the one we know today. Near the village of Kouklia the old (Palea) Paphos existed. Unfortunately time has not been very kind to Palea Paphos and many of its monuments that were very interesting to visit do not stand any more. Some remnants that now stand are very impressive and attract many visitors attention. |
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Aphrodite’s rock and Petra tou Romiou
These sites are a must to see. Aphrodite according to the legend emerged from the waves of the sea, her rock is the small one situated next to the Digenis- Petra tou Romiou. Romios in ancient times meant Greek or better Grekos, according to another legend Digenis had thrown this huge rock at the invaders.
Aphrodite’s Temple (Sanctuary)
The Sanctuary forms Aphrodite’s most famous site of shrines and antiquities. Other sites to visit within Palea Paphos are the Manor House (Museum), The Roman Remains and The Christian Remains.
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Baths of Aphrodite
Aphrodite the goddess of love chose to make her habitat at these very nice waterfalls and spent her time treating her beauty. At a nearby location a cave leads far away to the “Sea-Caves” where she used to meet with Adonis her secret lover. |
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