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Attractions in PafosArchaeological sites and attractions in Pafos are full of the Aphrodite myths and legends of the amazing Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty.
Aphrodite Myths
Paphos is the third largest city in Cyprus and as well as being the birthplace of Aphrodite it also contains stunning archaeological treasures and is listed as an official UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Birth of AphroditePetra tou Romiou (Rock of the Greek) is also known as Aphrodite Rock.
Paphos Attractions
Akamas Peninsula, near Polis - 48km north of Pafos This is one of the most popular attractions in Pafos. The legend of Aphrodite lives on in this grotto where the baths Aphrodite used to bathe in are located.
Built in the 13th century over the ruins of the largest early Byzantine Basilica on the island. St Paul's Pillar marks the point where Saint Paul was flogged before the Roman Governor converted to Christianity.
The church contains 12th century frescoes and was originally a Christian catacomb. According to local traditions, the tree at the entrance is a sacred tree which cures the disease of those who hang a personal offering on its branches.
Tel: 26940217 Attractions in Pafos such as the renovated Greco-Roman Theatre which was built in the 2nd century BC are truly amazing. The floors of the Roman villa are covered with spectacular mosaics illustrating Greek mythological scenes. They are known by the house the floor is situated in. For example there's the House of Dionysos, House of Theseus and the more recently excavated House of Aion.
Leoforos Grivas Dighenis, Tel: 26940215: Open: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm/Saturday 10.00am -1.00pm Admission (Cyprus) £.0.75 This museum illustrates just how old Pafos is with a very interesting collection of archaeological treasures dating back to the Neolithic Age.
Kato Pafos Tel: 26940295
One of the major attractions in Pafos is the lovely harbor which is the setting for the three day Opera event which takes place at the beginning of September every year. Originally built to protect the harbor, the Byzantine fort was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century. Dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 and rebuilt after the Ottoman conquest of the island in the 16th century.
This ia a small 2nd century Odeon built of limestone blocks and now used for Pafos drama and musical performances during the summer. Just a stones throw away are the ancient city walls and the Roman Agora (Market).
Pafos Bishopric, Andreas Ioannou 5 Tel: 26931393 Open: Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm/Saturday 9.00am -1.00pm Admission Cyprus £1 The museum houses some of the most beautiful religious icons from Cyprus churches and is dedicated to the Byzantine period of the Greek Orthodox Church. It also contains the oldest icon found in Cyprus dating back to the 7th century.
Exo Vrisi 1 Tel: 26932010 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm/Saturday 9am-1pm (Admission Cyprus £0.50) The museum is dedicated to how people used to live in Cyprus and contains everyday things like a workroom with creatively carved chests and pottery plus a bedroom and kitchen.
Built by the Lusignans at the beginning of 13th century on the site of a previous Byzantine Castle, it was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake in 1222.
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