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Tombs of the Kings
Kato Pafos, Tel: (06) 24 02 95
Spread
over a vast area, these impressive underground tombs date
back to 4th century BC. They are carved out of solid rock,
with some being decorated with Doric pillars. High
officials rather than Kings were buried here, but the
magnificence of tombs gave the locality its name.
The
Mosaics of Pafos
House of Dionysos, House of Theseus and House of Aion
Kato Pafos, near the harbor, Tel: (06) 24 02 17
Mosaic
floors of these noblemen's villas, dating from 3rd to 5th
century AD, are considered among the finest in Eastern
Mediterranean. They mainly depict scenes from Greek
mythology.
Pafos
Odeon
Kato Pafos
A
small 2nd century Odeon built entirely of well-hewn
limestone blocks. It is now used in the summer for musical
and theatrical performances. Nearby are remains of ancient
city walls, Roman Agora and a building dedicated to
Asklipeios, god of medicine.
Saranta
Kolones
Kato Pafos, near harbor
Lusignans
built this castle at the beginning of the early 13th
century on the site of a previous Byzantine Castle. An
earthquake destroyed it in 1222.
Panagia
Limeniotissa Basilica
Kato Pafos, near harbor
Built
in the early 5th century and dedicated to 'Our Lady of
Harbor', it was almost completely destroyed during 7th
century Arab raids.
Panagia
Chrysopolitissa Church And Early Christian Basilica
Kato Pafos
Built
in 13th century over the ruins of the largest Early
Byzantine basilica on the island. Within the compound one
can see St. Paul's Pillar, where according to tradition,
Saint Paul was flogged before Roman Governor Sergius
Paulus was converted to Christianity.
Theoskepasti
Church
Kato Pafos
Theoskepasti
means 'Veiled by God'. According to tradition, a fog was
sent by God to protect the original church during Arab
raids. The modern church was built in 1923.
Baths
Near the old market place of Pafos
They
date back to Turkish period and functioned up until the
early '50s. It is a stone vaulted building consisting of
three main areas: Reception, intermediate area, and the
main baths. Building has been restored and will be used as
a Cultural Center by Pafos Municipality.
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