Porto Paphos

Places of Interest Nearby

Saranta Kolones

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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. Saranta Kolones is situated 300 metres northwest of Porto Paphos.

Kato Paphos Castle

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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 north-east. Kato Paphos Castle is situated 620 metres southwest of Porto Paphos.

Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa

Church

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Panagia Chrysopolitissa is an early Christian basilica church from the 13t century in Paphos, Cyprus, which is used by a local Catholic parish. It is also known as Agia Kyriaki. Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa is situated 200 metres northeast of Porto Paphos.

Places in the Area

Fabrica Hill

Locality

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Fabrica Hill is a locality.

Paphos

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Paphos is a town at the southwestern tip of Cyprus, between the coast and the Troodos Mountains. The city is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Geroskipou Municipality

Town

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Geroskipou is a coastal village and municipal district in the Paphos District of Cyprus. Its current population is approximately 7,000. It is noted for the production of lokum, a confectionery commonly known as Turkish delight in English, and is the only place in the world with protected geographical indication for lokum. Geroskipou Municipality is situated 3½ km east of Porto Paphos.

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