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Places to See in Paphos

Author: rajan mr Author Ranking Silver | Posted: 07-09-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 8 | Rating:  (128) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Down the southwest line, in the island of Cyprus lies Paphos, the mythical birthplace of goddess Aphrodite, who is considered as the goddess of love and beauty and also the capital of Cyprus. Usually the tourists who are interested in Paphos are ardent beach lovers but if you have Roman architectural beauty along with exotic beaches, then it is not fair on our part to ask for more.

History and heritage rich Paphos is being marked among the world heritages by UNESCO. The place is enriched with archeological sites. If you are in Paris, a visit to Eiffel tower is a must. If you are in India, a visit to Taj Mahal is minimal requirement to complete the journey. But when you are in Paphos one has to visit all these following places to have an absolute voyage. Places that you don’t want to miss in Paphos will be

a)    Baths of Aphrodite: The mythical stories of Baths of Aphrodite (which is situated at the beginning of Akamas Peninsula) state that this was the fresh water pool where goddess Aphrodite used to take her bath.
b)    Rocks of Aphrodite: Located few kilometers to the west of Pissouri village is the Aphrodite Rock. The legend has it that this was the place where goddess of love and beauty, goddess Aphrodite rose from the waves of this striking beautiful spot.
c)    Tomb of the kings: Get your walking shoes ready for these underground tombs which date back to 4th century B.C. Carved out of solid rock this is a place that might leave a solid impression on you.
d)    Mosaics of Paphos: These fine  Roman mosaics are tourist attractions. House of Dionysos, House of Theseus, House of Aion would be the perfect places to find these amazing mosaic floors.
e)    Museums: Paphos is a museum enriched tourist spot. The archaeological museum in here exhibits ancient Neolithic and bronze aged antiques. The Byzantine Museum reveal the Byzantine icons from 12th to 18th centuries. The importance of icons to the Cyproit culture is evident only if you pay a visit to the orthodox Greek churches in there. Ethnographical museum in Paphos has the collection of antiques from the Neolithic age till date.
f)    Temple of Aphrodite: Exquisite marble statue of goddess Aphrodite is situated in a circular Doric temple in Paphos is paradigm of beauty and grace.
g)    Paphos fort: Colourful history of Paphos doesn’t end with the temples and pillars. The Kato Paphos was initially built to protect the harbour, but now identifies itself as tourist eye-catcher.
h)    Beaches: One cannot say enough about the strikingly magnificent beaches in Paphos. Coral Bay, Lara Bay, Latchi Beach are among those beaches you can enjoy the exquisiteness of Paphos at its best.
i)    Aphrodite water park: When you think it’s a lot of sight seeing and its time for adventure don’t forget to drop by at the water park in Paphos which is a complete package of fun.

These are the highly recommended places of Paphos. Sports, hiking, beaches, paragliding, water sports, jet skiing, diving, water skiing- Paphos is the hub for all these activities. With all these, the picturesque Paphos villas provide unmatched hospitality that comes as a part of the welcome pack once you are in Paphos.

Don’t be late, pack your bags and grab the enchanting experience of Paphos.

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