Paphos (or Pafos) is one of the most beautiful and ancient towns of Cyprus. Wherever one treads in Paphos he comes across its glorious history which dates back thousands of years, when the cult of goddess Aphrodite who emerged from its seas, flourished in this beautiful part of the world attracting many visitors from the island and abroad. Paphos is a good base for exploring the rugged west of the island. To the east and northeast, the land rises through vineyards and the Pafos Forest to Cedar Valley, part of the Tripylos Nature Reserve, centerd on the Stavros tis Psokas Forest Station. Wild mountain sheep (moufflon) are being protected here.
Paphos is rich in ancient sites, in particular a cluster of excavated Roman villas near the harbor, among them the House of Dionysos and the Villa of Theseus, that contain superb mosaic floors, and the Tombs of the Kings. Other attractions include the Pafos District Museum , the Byzantine Museum, Paphos Fort commanding the harbor, the remains of the Byzantine castle of Saranda Kolones, and Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church, the largest early Christian basilica on the island. Paphos Aquarium is of more recent origin. Today Paphos is a small harbor town, but in Hellenistic and Roman times it was the capital of Cyprus. Still under the spell of her Beauty-Goddess, the area retaining her magic has remained impact by time. Cyprus Paphos seduces its visitor with its majestic landscape, lovely coastline, historical treasures and delightful villages where tradition is still a way of life.
Cyprus Paphos is a popular sea resort with population of 40000. It is divided into two major quarters - Ktima, on the sea terrace, is the main residential district, and the Kato Paphos, by the sea, is built around the mediaeval port and contains most of the luxury hotels and the entertainment infrastructure of the city. In Paphos Cyprus, you can find the peninsula of Akamas, a natural wilderness of astonishing magnificence with stunning gorges, extravagant coastlines and pleasant nature trails.
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