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Paphos Castle

Paphos Harbour Castle is located on the edge of Paphos harbour. The original Byzantine fortress was at Saranta Kolones, some 600m to the west. This was destroyed in the earthquake of 1222. The present castle was one of two towers built by the Lusignans in the thirteenth century to protect the harbour. The eastern port tower was destroyed by an earthquake in 1491, although its ruins can still be seen further along the harbour wall. In the mid-16th century the harbour castle was dismantled by the Republic of Venice. After capturing the island, in 1592 the Ottomans restored and strengthened it. A white marble slab (dimensions: 150 × 40 cm) above the entrance of the tower refers to its reconstruction in 1592 AD, by the Turkish commander of Cyprus Ahmet Pasha (1589–1593). In 1878 it ceased to be used for military purposes and became a warehouse for salt during the British period. In 1938-9 various cracks in the walls and breakwater were repaired. The castle was damaged in the 1953 earthquake, and repairs were completed by 1969. It was also hit during the bombardment of Paphos harbour in 21 July 1974 by Turkish air and naval forces,[1] but not seriously damaged. More recently the castle serves as a backdrop to the annual open air Paphos cultural festival which takes place in September.[2] It was declared a listed building in 1935 and represents one of the most distinctive landmarks of the city of Paphos. Several archaeological excavations have taken place to investigate its past.[3] Currently the castle is being used as a tourist attraction, and occasionally features thematic exhibitions. Entrance fee is €2.50, visiting hours are 8:30-17:00 on winter and 8:30-19:30 during the summer. The castle is not currently accessible for people who use a wheelchair.

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Paphos Castle

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Paphos Harbour Castle is located on the edge of Paphos harbour. The original Byzantine fortress was at Saranta Kolones, some 600m to the west. This was destroyed in the earthquake of 1222. The present castle was one of two towers built by the Lusignans in the thirteenth century to protect the harbour. The eastern port tower was destroyed by an earthquake in 1491, although its ruins can still be seen further along the harbour wall. In the mid-16th century the harbour castle was dismantled by the Republic of Venice. After capturing the island, in 1592 the Ottomans restored and strengthened it. A white marble slab (dimensions: 150 × 40 cm) above the entrance of the tower refers to its reconstruction in 1592 AD, by the Turkish commander of Cyprus Ahmet Pasha (1589–1593). In 1878 it ceased to be used for military purposes and became a warehouse for salt during the British period. In 1938-9 various cracks in the walls and breakwater were repaired. The castle was damaged in the 1953 earthquake, and repairs were completed by 1969. It was also hit during the bombardment of Paphos harbour in 21 July 1974 by Turkish air and naval forces,[1] but not seriously damaged. More recently the castle serves as a backdrop to the annual open air Paphos cultural festival which takes place in September.[2] It was declared a listed building in 1935 and represents one of the most distinctive landmarks of the city of Paphos. Several archaeological excavations have taken place to investigate its past.[3] Currently the castle is being used as a tourist attraction, and occasionally features thematic exhibitions. Entrance fee is €2.50, visiting hours are 8:30-17:00 on winter and 8:30-19:30 during the summer. The castle is not currently accessible for people who use a wheelchair.

Mga Talon ng Adonis Baths

Two Level Waterfalls Family & Couples Souvenir Shop & Traditional Products Cafe Terrace – Mountain View Plan Your Wedding Wedding Proposal Arrangements Adonis Baths Theme Park Is Located In North West Of Kili Village In Paphos. The Theme Park Can Be Reached From Tala, Kamares Village And Coral Bay. Next To The Waterfalls There Is A Traditional Museum And A Watermill Which Was Built In The 16th Century By The Monastery Of Agios Neophytos. These Natural Exotic Environment Gives Visitors The Opportunity To See And Swim In The Waterfalls. At The Theme Park, You Can See Statues From Greek Mythology And The Tallest Statue Of Aphrodite Measuring 10 Meters Height. It Is Advisable For Visitors With Bicycles Or Motorbikes To Use The Tala Road. Due To Misplacement, Google Maps Does Not Show The Correct Way To Adonis Baths. For Your Better Access Please Do Not Use The GPS Or Google Maps. Follow The Signs From Tala Village Or Coral Bay, And You Will Easily Reach The Waterfalls. Open Every Day All Year Around Monday to Sunday Winter Season 09:00 - 17:00 Summer Season 09:00 - 20:00

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Mga Talon ng Adonis Baths

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Two Level Waterfalls Family & Couples Souvenir Shop & Traditional Products Cafe Terrace – Mountain View Plan Your Wedding Wedding Proposal Arrangements Adonis Baths Theme Park Is Located In North West Of Kili Village In Paphos. The Theme Park Can Be Reached From Tala, Kamares Village And Coral Bay. Next To The Waterfalls There Is A Traditional Museum And A Watermill Which Was Built In The 16th Century By The Monastery Of Agios Neophytos. These Natural Exotic Environment Gives Visitors The Opportunity To See And Swim In The Waterfalls. At The Theme Park, You Can See Statues From Greek Mythology And The Tallest Statue Of Aphrodite Measuring 10 Meters Height. It Is Advisable For Visitors With Bicycles Or Motorbikes To Use The Tala Road. Due To Misplacement, Google Maps Does Not Show The Correct Way To Adonis Baths. For Your Better Access Please Do Not Use The GPS Or Google Maps. Follow The Signs From Tala Village Or Coral Bay, And You Will Easily Reach The Waterfalls. Open Every Day All Year Around Monday to Sunday Winter Season 09:00 - 17:00 Summer Season 09:00 - 20:00

Monasteryo ng Agios Neophytos

The Agios Neophytos Monastery was founded by Neophytos. After being jailed for pursuing an ascetic life, he fled into the hills of Cyprus and found a small natural cave in 1159. Months passed while he made sure the area was deserted and quiet. He slowly excavated the opening further to encompass his hermitage cell, a small chapel, and his eventual tomb. While it began as a hermitage for Neophytos alone, he eventually gained a small following and the Engleistra, as it was also called, became a quiet monastic community in 1170 when the Bishop of Paphos convinced him to take a pupil. Neophytos was staunchly against materialism and being bothered, which kept the population of monks much smaller than at other monasteries of the time. In his second Ritual Ordinance, he states that the number of monks was around fifteen or eighteen. After, his death, he was buried within the Engleistra according to his own detailed instructions. His successor, Isaias, is mentioned in the writings of Neophytos, but nothing is known about his time as abbot, nor is there any information about any other abbots during the 13th, 14th, or 15th centuries. However, it is speculated that the heads of the monastery following Neophytos did not hold to his isolationist lifestyle. The monastery was expanded and new paintings and decorations were added over the centuries, although not very often. One major overhaul was undertaken by another monk named Neophytos in 1503, who ordered the renovation of several original artworks as well as additional new icons, all paid for with his own money. The community fluctuated between growth and decline for several centuries, but became stagnant around the seventeenth century. In 1631, after the abbot Leontios set about to preclude its dissolution, it was declared to have precedence over all other monasteries on Cyprus by the Patriarch Cyril Loukaris from Constantinople. Over the last several centuries, the monastery and its buildings were often repaired and expanded upon to keep them from being lost to time. It continues to be inhabited to this day and the monks within promote the publication of historical manuscripts written within their walls in order to preserve their history. Hallows of Neophytos were found in 1756 and then were placed in the main church of the monastery.

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Monasteryo ng Agios Neophytos

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The Agios Neophytos Monastery was founded by Neophytos. After being jailed for pursuing an ascetic life, he fled into the hills of Cyprus and found a small natural cave in 1159. Months passed while he made sure the area was deserted and quiet. He slowly excavated the opening further to encompass his hermitage cell, a small chapel, and his eventual tomb. While it began as a hermitage for Neophytos alone, he eventually gained a small following and the Engleistra, as it was also called, became a quiet monastic community in 1170 when the Bishop of Paphos convinced him to take a pupil. Neophytos was staunchly against materialism and being bothered, which kept the population of monks much smaller than at other monasteries of the time. In his second Ritual Ordinance, he states that the number of monks was around fifteen or eighteen. After, his death, he was buried within the Engleistra according to his own detailed instructions. His successor, Isaias, is mentioned in the writings of Neophytos, but nothing is known about his time as abbot, nor is there any information about any other abbots during the 13th, 14th, or 15th centuries. However, it is speculated that the heads of the monastery following Neophytos did not hold to his isolationist lifestyle. The monastery was expanded and new paintings and decorations were added over the centuries, although not very often. One major overhaul was undertaken by another monk named Neophytos in 1503, who ordered the renovation of several original artworks as well as additional new icons, all paid for with his own money. The community fluctuated between growth and decline for several centuries, but became stagnant around the seventeenth century. In 1631, after the abbot Leontios set about to preclude its dissolution, it was declared to have precedence over all other monasteries on Cyprus by the Patriarch Cyril Loukaris from Constantinople. Over the last several centuries, the monastery and its buildings were often repaired and expanded upon to keep them from being lost to time. It continues to be inhabited to this day and the monks within promote the publication of historical manuscripts written within their walls in order to preserve their history. Hallows of Neophytos were found in 1756 and then were placed in the main church of the monastery.

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The Tombs of the Kings (Greek: Τάφοι των Βασιλέων [ˈtafi ton vasiˈleon], Turkish: Kral Mezarları) is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[citation needed] The underground tombs, many of which date back to the 4th century BC, are carved out of solid rock, and are thought to have been the burial sites of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials up to the third century AD (the name comes from the magnificence of the tombs; no kings were in fact buried here).[citation needed] Some of the tombs feature Doric columns and frescoed walls.[citation needed] Archaeological excavations are still being carried out at the site. The tombs are cut into the native rock, and at times imitated the houses of the living.[citation needed] The tombs have been known and casually explored for centuries.[citation needed] The oldest modern account was written by Richard Pockocke, in 1783.[citation needed] Almost a century later, in 1870 the first archaeological excavations were conducted by Luigi Palma di Cesnola, the Italian-born American consul to Cyprus. In 1915 the first excavations under scientific supervision took place, led by Menelaos Markides, who was the curator of the Cyprus Museum. Systematic excavations took place in the late 1970s and the 1980s under the direction of Dr Sophocles Hadjisavvas, former Director of Antiquities of the Republic of Cyprus.[1] Dr Hadjisavvas is preparating the finds for publication with assistance from the Australian archaeological mission to Paphos.[citation needed] Part of the importance of the tombs lies in the Paphian habit of including Rhodian amphorae among the offerings in a burial. Through the manufacturing stamps placed on the handles of these amphorae, it is possible to give them a date and, through them, the other material from the same burial.[citation needed] Thus, it is hoped to develop a more secure chronology for archaeological material in the Eastern Mediterranean of the Hellenistic and early Roman periods.[citation needed] It is reported that much of the information related to the tombs was lost over time. Several factors contributed to that: It is believed that many of the tombs were rich in expensive grave goods, despite that very few of such goods were to found by the official archaeological missions, and thus it is believed that grave robbers of the past were responsible. Also, the tombs’ proximity to the sea side hindered the preservation of the buried bodies. Despite those obstacles, the historical significance of the Tombs is well established among experts and locals.

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63 Tombs of the Kings Ave

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The Tombs of the Kings (Greek: Τάφοι των Βασιλέων [ˈtafi ton vasiˈleon], Turkish: Kral Mezarları) is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[citation needed] The underground tombs, many of which date back to the 4th century BC, are carved out of solid rock, and are thought to have been the burial sites of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials up to the third century AD (the name comes from the magnificence of the tombs; no kings were in fact buried here).[citation needed] Some of the tombs feature Doric columns and frescoed walls.[citation needed] Archaeological excavations are still being carried out at the site. The tombs are cut into the native rock, and at times imitated the houses of the living.[citation needed] The tombs have been known and casually explored for centuries.[citation needed] The oldest modern account was written by Richard Pockocke, in 1783.[citation needed] Almost a century later, in 1870 the first archaeological excavations were conducted by Luigi Palma di Cesnola, the Italian-born American consul to Cyprus. In 1915 the first excavations under scientific supervision took place, led by Menelaos Markides, who was the curator of the Cyprus Museum. Systematic excavations took place in the late 1970s and the 1980s under the direction of Dr Sophocles Hadjisavvas, former Director of Antiquities of the Republic of Cyprus.[1] Dr Hadjisavvas is preparating the finds for publication with assistance from the Australian archaeological mission to Paphos.[citation needed] Part of the importance of the tombs lies in the Paphian habit of including Rhodian amphorae among the offerings in a burial. Through the manufacturing stamps placed on the handles of these amphorae, it is possible to give them a date and, through them, the other material from the same burial.[citation needed] Thus, it is hoped to develop a more secure chronology for archaeological material in the Eastern Mediterranean of the Hellenistic and early Roman periods.[citation needed] It is reported that much of the information related to the tombs was lost over time. Several factors contributed to that: It is believed that many of the tombs were rich in expensive grave goods, despite that very few of such goods were to found by the official archaeological missions, and thus it is believed that grave robbers of the past were responsible. Also, the tombs’ proximity to the sea side hindered the preservation of the buried bodies. Despite those obstacles, the historical significance of the Tombs is well established among experts and locals.

Coral Bay Beach

Coral Bay is a popular tourist resort in the Peyia municipality 11 km north of the city of Paphos. The coast to the north and to the south of Coral Bay is characterized by rocky headlands and sea caves, Coral Bay itself is a 600m crescent of soft white sand, enclosed by a pair of limestone headlands. Coral Bay beach carries an EU Blue Flag certification which means that it adheres to all standards, rules and regulations required by the relevant committee of the European Union. The broader area of Coral Bay encloses another beach called Potima Bay. It is situated about 1.5 km / 1 mile away bordering the boundaries of Kissonerga village.

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Coral Bay Beach

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Coral Bay is a popular tourist resort in the Peyia municipality 11 km north of the city of Paphos. The coast to the north and to the south of Coral Bay is characterized by rocky headlands and sea caves, Coral Bay itself is a 600m crescent of soft white sand, enclosed by a pair of limestone headlands. Coral Bay beach carries an EU Blue Flag certification which means that it adheres to all standards, rules and regulations required by the relevant committee of the European Union. The broader area of Coral Bay encloses another beach called Potima Bay. It is situated about 1.5 km / 1 mile away bordering the boundaries of Kissonerga village.

Petra tou Romiou

Petra tou Romiou ("Rock of the "Roman") (that is East Roman or Byzantine[2] as Byzantines referred to themselves as either Greeks or Romans until the 1820s), also known as Aphrodite's Rock,[3] is a sea stack in Paphos, Cyprus. It is located off the shore along the main road from Paphos to Limassol. The combination of the beauty of the area and its status in mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite makes it a popular tourist location.[4] The sea in this region is generally rough, persuading tourists not to swim there. It is not permitted to climb the rock. A restaurant, a tourist pavilion and the Aphrodite Hills resort are nearby.

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Petra tou Romiou

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Petra tou Romiou ("Rock of the "Roman") (that is East Roman or Byzantine[2] as Byzantines referred to themselves as either Greeks or Romans until the 1820s), also known as Aphrodite's Rock,[3] is a sea stack in Paphos, Cyprus. It is located off the shore along the main road from Paphos to Limassol. The combination of the beauty of the area and its status in mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite makes it a popular tourist location.[4] The sea in this region is generally rough, persuading tourists not to swim there. It is not permitted to climb the rock. A restaurant, a tourist pavilion and the Aphrodite Hills resort are nearby.

Mga Banyong Aphrodite

The natural grotto of the Baths of Aphrodite, and its botanical garden, can be found past the fishing harbour of Latsi, and towards the tip of the Akamas Peninsula. Shaded by an old fig tree, amidst lush greenery, legend tells that the Ancient Greek Goddess Aphrodite used to bathe in the waters. According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite met her lover Adonis at this beautiful spot when he stopped for a drink whilst hunting, and fell in love with her the moment when he drank the water.

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Mga Banyong Aphrodite

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The natural grotto of the Baths of Aphrodite, and its botanical garden, can be found past the fishing harbour of Latsi, and towards the tip of the Akamas Peninsula. Shaded by an old fig tree, amidst lush greenery, legend tells that the Ancient Greek Goddess Aphrodite used to bathe in the waters. According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite met her lover Adonis at this beautiful spot when he stopped for a drink whilst hunting, and fell in love with her the moment when he drank the water.

Paphos Lighthouse

Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the town of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island. Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies. The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain. The 20m high whitewashed masonry tower has a single gallery and lantern. Enclosing the tower is a compound containing the keeper's house and outbuildings. With a focal height of 36m above the sea, its light can be seen for 17 nautical miles, and consists of a long flash of white light every fifteen seconds.

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Paphos Lighthouse

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Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the town of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island. Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies. The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain. The 20m high whitewashed masonry tower has a single gallery and lantern. Enclosing the tower is a compound containing the keeper's house and outbuildings. With a focal height of 36m above the sea, its light can be seen for 17 nautical miles, and consists of a long flash of white light every fifteen seconds.