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PAPHOS |
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Paphos is
rapidly becoming the most popular holiday resort in Cyprus, chiefly
because amid all the construction and development that has gone on
throughout the island, it has remained largely unspoiled. The
small, picturesque harbor is a popular meeting/dining place and
 Paphos
is especially interesting for those who care for history and archaeology.
Hotels who cater for every taste and budget can be found in town and the
surrounding area. Use them as a base from which to discover this
rich region. Paphos
is perhaps the town with the most historical sites; the best preserved
mosaics are there in the House of Dionysos and the House of Theseus.
There also lies the Odeon, a reconstruction of the original 2nd century
Roman theatre which was destroyed by an earthquake. The so-called Tombs of
the Kings were never royal but are nonetheless impressive. Built
between the 3rd century BC and the 3rd century AD, when there were no
kings in Paphos, they are burial chambers that were carved out of rock.Along the sea between Paphos and Limassol lies the birthplace of Aphrodite, Petra tou Romiou. This beautiful site alone is enough to bring visitors from all over the world. |
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