The House of Orpheus
The House of Orpheus is a ruins in Páfos, Paphos district. The House of Orpheus is situated nearby to The House of Aion, as well as near the archaeological site Paphos amphitheatre.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 450 metres southeast of The House of Orpheus.
House of Aion
Photo: Rjdeadly, CC BY-SA 4.0.
House of Aion is situated 170 metres east of The House of Orpheus.
Saranta Kolones
Photo: Xenophon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Saranta Kolones is situated 560 metres east of The House of Orpheus.
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 The House of Orpheus.
The House of Orpheus
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Categories: tourism, ruins, and historic site
- Location: Páfos, Paphos district, Cyprus, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.75675° or 34° 45′ 24″ northLongitude
32.4037° or 32° 24′ 13″ eastOpen location code
8G6JQC43+PFOpenStreetMap ID
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Highlights include The House of Aion and Paphos amphitheatre.
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