Orpheus and the beasts
Orpheus and the beasts is a work of art in Páfos, Paphos district. Orpheus and the beasts is situated nearby to The House of Orpheus, as well as near The House of Aion.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kato Paphos Castle and House of Aion.
Kato Paphos Castle
Photo: Alan Samuel, CC BY 2.0.
Paphos Castle is located at the western end of the city port. It was originally a Byzantine fortress built to protect the port. The main fortress of the city was located in Saranta Kolones, about 600 metres west, and was destroyed by the earthquake of 1222. Kato Paphos Castle is situated 470 metres southeast of Orpheus and the beasts.
House of Aion
Photo: Rjdeadly, CC BY-SA 4.0.
House of Aion is situated 180 metres east of Orpheus and the beasts.
House of Dionysus
Photo: Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0.
House of Dionysus is situated 270 metres northeast of Orpheus and the beasts.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fabrica Hill and Paphos.
Paphos
Photo: Inkey, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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
Photo: Chell Hill, CC BY 2.5.
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 4½ km east of Orpheus and the beasts.
Orpheus and the beasts
- Type: Work of art
- Category: tourism
- Location: Páfos, Paphos district, Cyprus, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.75692° or 34° 45′ 25″ northLongitude
32.40361° or 32° 24′ 13″ eastOpen location code
8G6JQC43+QCOpenStreetMap ID
way 1003641939OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artwork
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In Other Languages
“Orpheus and the beasts” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ο Ορφέας και τα θηρία”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The House of Orpheus and The House of Aion.
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