Among the places to visit whilst on a trip to Cyprus, Paphos castle, situated in the harbour area of Paphos, was first built during the Byzantine period. Destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1222, the castle was later rebuilt by the Lusignans. The castle has served many purposes over the centuries, and although primarily a fortress, it has also been used as a prison, a salt warehouse and a cultural centre. Paphos castle became a listed building in 1935 and several excavasions have been undertaked to discover the true history of the structure. Paphos Map.
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Birthplace of Aphrodite Paphos Cyprus
A coastal city in south-western Cyprus, Paphos is the mythical birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. In Greco-Roman times Paphos was the capital of the Cyprus and was the location of the Roman Governors Palace, now a major tourist attraction boasting some wonderful mosaics. These days Paphos is a growing tourist destination enjoying the beautiful Cyprus weather and very low rainfall, in fact rain during the summer months is very rare, so sunny weather is guaranteed during July and August. One of UNESCO’s world heritage sites, Paphos is an important and protected site with numerous places of interest to visit including Paphos Castle, the Tombs of the Kings, the ancient city walls, the Roman Agora, and a number of catacomb sites.