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Paphos Castle

Paphos Castle is located at the western end of the port of Paphos and dates to the mid-13th century. The castle's original structure was built after the earthquake of 1222 destroyed Saranta Kolones, an earlier fortress about 600 metres (2,000 ft) north-east.

Tombs of the Kings

The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. In 1980, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Nea Paphos and Kouklia.

Paphos Archaeological Park

Paphos Archaeological Park in Cyprus encompasses the major part of ancient Nea Paphos, the island's capital under the Ptolemaic and then Roman administrations. Nea Paphos was a major maritime trading hub in the eastern Mediterranean. Excavations at Nea Paphos have uncovered well-preserved urban infrastructure, public buildings, residential compounds, rock-cut tombs, and a harbor complex. Several villas contain expansive, intricate polychrome floor mosaics featuring dynamic geometric designs and narrative scenes from classical mythology; these are considered to be among the finest preserved floor mosaics in the Mediterranean world.

Saranta Kolones

Saranta Kolones is a ruined medieval fortress inside the Paphos Archaeological Park, just north of the harbour of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus. It takes its name from the large number of granite columns that were found on the site and probably once formed part of the ancient agora. The Byzantine castle is believed to have been built at the end of the 7th century AD to protect the port and the city of Nea Pafos from Arab raids and later remodeled by the Lusignans. The Fortress had a three-metre (9.8 ft) thick wall with four huge corner towers and another four intermediary towers along the joining walls and moat surrounding the castle. it was accessed from a wooden bridge spanning the moat. The square courtyard measured 35 by 35 metres, with a tower at each corner. The main entrance was through a fifth, horseshoe-shaped tower on the east side. The castle was destroyed by an earthquake in 1222, and subsequently abandoned. A series of excavations have taken place in modern times.

Pafiako Stadium

The Stelios Kyriakides Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Paphos, the stadium holds 9,394 people. It has a full size running track around the outside of its football and rugby playing field and is used for many athletics events throughout the year. It is regarded as one of the best pitches in Cyprus and situated ideally for the public. Until 25 May 2017 its name was Pafiako Stadium, but the Cyprus Sport Organisation changed its name to Stelios Kyriakides Stadium after marathon runner Stelios Kyriakides.

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Agios Neophytos Monastery

Saint Neophytos Monastery lies in the territory of the community of Tala, 1 km north of the village, and 15 km north of Paphos, is one of the best-known monasteries in Cyprus. It was founded by monk Neophytos in the 12th century. The property is currently a museum consisting of the Engleistra and the Monastery. Agios Neofytos lies 4 km west of Tremithousa, and across the steep valley from the Tsiárta mountain.

Church of Panagia Theoskepasti

Panagia Theoskepasti is a Byzantine Church of Cyprus church at the center of Kato Paphos, Cyprus. It is part of an area inscribed in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1980.

Paphos Archaeological Museum

Paphos Archaeological Museum is a museum in western Cyprus. It contains artefacts recovered in the Paphos region which date from the Neolithic to the early modern periods. Most of these artefacts were unearthed in Kouklia, Polis, and Nea Pafos. The latter was the capital of Ptolemaic and Roman Cyprus and is now site of the Paphos Archaeological Park. The Museum collection includes human skeletal remains recovered from tombs near ancient Nea Paphos. The Museum also holds artefacts recovered from sites in Pegeia, Kisonerga, Lempa, Pano Arodes, Salamiou, Akourdalia, Pomos, Kidasi, Geroskipou.