Paphos holidays, Cyprus
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Introduction and attractions
Paphos is a city full of historical monuments of great value. The legend says that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born here. During the Roman period, Paphos was the most important city on the island of Cyprus. Currently, the entire city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List of cultural and natural sites. The city has two areas: the seaside resort and the city itself. In addition, in the recent years, it became an exciting resort. In short, this area certainly has something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Spend your Paphos holidays in Cyprus with us. Get in touch soon.
Historical attractions in Paphos
Start your day with the Castle of Paphos because is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. It was originally a Byzantine fort, built to protect the harbour. But after an earthquake in the year 1222, the fort was rebuilt into a castle in the 13th century. Since then it had a few more reconstructions. Above all, these days, it serves as a background for the annual open-air Paphos cultural festival, which takes place in September.
Visit the House of Theseus in the Paphos Archaeological Park. Its name is after the principal mosaic found on the premises, showing Theseus killing the Minotaur. Moreover, it is the largest Roman villa found in Cyprus built in the late 2nd century.
After that, discover the House of Dionysos in the same Paphos Archaeological Park. Firstly, visit and enjoy here multiple ruins representing the island’s rich history. Secondly, you must know that this house is one of the most impressive structures found in Cyprus. Admire here the mosaics which are the finest in the area. They are indeed exquisite and symbolise the island’s rich history.
Other historic attractions in Paphos
Kato Paphos Archaeological Park was built by the Byzantines to defend the harbour. The Paphos Odeon theatre dates back to the 2nd century. Nowadays here are music and theatre performances during summer. In front of the theatre, there is the Roman agora, from which only the foundation and some columns can be seen.
Don’t miss the Aphrodite’s birthplace an interesting geological formation of huge rocks. Find it on the southwest coast of the Paphos district. According to the legend, Aphrodite was born of the sea foam here. Learn about the legend by visiting this place.
Pay a visit to the Tombs of the Kings. It is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980. The monumental underground tombs are carved out of solid rock. They date back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Some of the tombs imitate the houses of the living, with the burial chambers opening into another room. They are similar to the tombs found in Alexandria, which demonstrate the close relations between the two cities during the Hellenistic period.
