Saranta Kolones
Saranta Kolones is a ruined medieval fortress on the island of Cyprus, near the city of Paphos. 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.
- Tourist attraction
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (30 feet)
- …dates from 1192
- Description: ruined medieval fortress on Cyprus
- Address: Paphos
- Also known as“Kastro Saranta Kolones”“Saranda Kolones Castle”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kato Paphos Castle and House of Dionysus.
Kato Paphos Castle
Paphos Castle is located at the western end of the port of Paphos and dates to the mid-13th century. Kato Paphos Castle is situated 510 metres southwest of Saranta Kolones.
House of Dionysus
House of Dionysus is situated 340 metres west of Saranta Kolones.
Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa
Panagia Chrysopolitissa is an early Christian basilica… Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa is situated 420 metres east of Saranta Kolones.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fabrica Hill and Paphos.
Geroskipou Municipality
Geroskipou is a coastal village and municipal district in the Paphos District of Cyprus. Geroskipou Municipality is situated 4 km east of Saranta Kolones.
Saranta Kolones
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Latitude
34.7576° or 34° 45′ 27″ north
Longitude
32.40972° or 32° 24′ 35″ east
Open location code
8G6JQC55+2V
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Ukrainian—“Saranta Kolones” goes by many names.
ساراندا كولونسArabic
Saranta KolonesDutch
სარანტა-კოლონესის ციხესიმაგრეGeorgian
Kástro Saránta KolónesGreek
Κάστρο Σαράντα ΚολώνεςGreek
Σαράντα ΚολώνεςGreek
Saranta KolonesItalian
サランタ・コロネスJapanese
Замок Саранта КолонесRussian
Saranta Kolones KalesiTurkish
Замок Саранта КолонесUkrainian
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