Today’s bustling marina on the southwest coast of the city is built on one of the most ancient ports on the island and probably the largest in Hellenistic Cyprus. It is also known as the port from which The Apostle Paul sailed when he left the island, continuing...
They are located in the necropolis of Nea (New) Paphos located in the north-western part of the city, just outside the fortifications, covering an area of around 1.2 sq. Km. The huge archaeological site is one of the most important places to visit in Paphos. Various...
Located in ruinous condition in the settlement of Kouklia in the ancient antiquity of Palepafos (old Pafos), 16 km east of Paphos. The Sanctuary of Aphrodite was one of the most important and renowned religious centres of worship in the ancient world. There are many...
It dominates on a low hill northwest and a short distance from the port of Paphos and is best known as the ‘Forty Columns’ castle. It was one of the main fortifications of the city along with the two ‘castles’ located in the harbour and the walls surrounding it. It is...
Built on the ancient breakwater on the west side of the port of Nea (New) Pafos, it was formerly part of Cyprus’ coastal defence system. It was built in the middle of the 13th century by the Lusignans, after the final destruction of the Byzantine castle of the...
It is located on the south slope of the Fabrica hill east of the Ancient Conservatory and the Roman Agora, facing the city and the harbour. It was built in the northeast part of the ancient city and at least in the Roman period, it appears to have been located near...
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