SARANDA KOLONES CASTLE, PAPHOS, CYPRUS
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The sites and monuments of the Paphos Archaeological Park (Kato Pafos) date from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. These include mosaic floors of four Roman villas, as well as Agora, Asklipieion, ruins of Limeniotissa Basilica, Odeion, Fortress Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns), and Tombs of the Kings.
The city contains many catacomb sites dating back to the early Christian period. The most famous is Church of Saint Solomoni (Agia Solomoni), originally a Christian catacomb retaining some of its 12th century frescoes. A sacred tree at the entrance is believed to cure the ailments of those who hang a personal offering on its branches.
The town of Paphos, including the Archaeological Park, is on the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
May 11, 20 & 21, 2015
Medieval Castle of Paphos
Pafos castle was originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour. It was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 during the Ottoman invasion and rebuilt by the Ottomans after they captured the island in the 16th century. Originally, this role was served by the Saranta Kolones fort, the ruins of which lie a few hundred meters to the north. During its long history, the Pafos Castle was used, not only for protection, but also as a prison cell, and even as a storage area for salt when the island was a British colony. In 1935 it was declared an ancient monument and today is considered as one of the hallmarks of the Pafos region. Many cultural events take place in the square just in front of the castle, such as the Pafos Aphrodite Festival which during September presents a different opera every year and is staged by world famous artists.
PAPHOS, CYPRUS - OCTOBER 2018 - PART TWO - ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
KATO PAFOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK.THE INCLUSION OF THE KATO PAFOS PARK AREA IN THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST IN 1980 SPARKED OFF THE IDEA OF THE CREATION OF A GENERAL PLAN WHOSE MAIN AIM IS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS AND PROMOTE AND PROVIDE INTEGRAL INFORMATION TO VISITORS. IMPORTANT MONUMENTS ARE THE ASKLIPEIO, THE ODEON, THE EARLY CHRISTIAN BASILICA AND THE FORT OF SARANTA (40) KOLONES.
THE ODEON IS A RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL 2ND CENTURY ROMAN THEATRE WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY AN EARTHQUAKE. IT WAS BUILT ENTIRELY OF WELL-HEWN LIMESTONE BLOCKS. NOWADAYS, IT IS USED IN THE SUMMER FOR PLAYS AND CONCERTS AND HOLDS MORE THAN 1,000 SPECTATORS. NEARBY ARE THE REMAINS OF THE ANCIENT CITY WALLS, THE ROMAN AGORA AND A BUILDING DEDICATED TO ASKLIPEIOS-GOD OF MEDICINE.
SARANTA (40) KOLONES - THIS CASTLE WAS BUILT BY THE LUSIGNANS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EARLY 13TH CENTURY ON THE SITE OF A PREVIOUS BYZANTINE CASTLE. IT WAS DESTROYED BY AN EARTHQUAKE IN 1222 AND NEVER REBUILT.
O PARQUE ARQUEOLÓGICO DE KATO PAFOS. A INCLUSÃO DA ÁREA DO PARQUE KATO PAFOS NA LISTA DE PATRIMÓNIO MUNDIAL EM 1980, ABRIU A IDEIA DA CRIAÇÃO DE UM PLANO GERAL CUJO OBJETIVO PRINCIPAL É PRESERVAR E MANTER OS RESTOS ARQUEOLÓGICOS E PROMOVER E FORNECER INFORMAÇÕES INTEGRANTES AOS VISITANTES . ENTRE OS MONUMENTOS IMPORTANTES ESTÃO O ASKLIPEIO, O ODEON, A BASÍLICA CRISTÃ E A FORTALEZA DE (40) QUARENTA COLUNAS - SARANTA.
O ODEON É UMA RECONSTRUÇÃO DO TEATRO ROMANO DO SEGUNDO SÉCULO. ORIGINAL ,QUE FOI DESTRUÍDO POR UM TERREMOTO. FOI CONSTRUÍDO INTEIRAMENTE DE BLOCOS DE LIMESTONE. ATUALMENTE, É USADO NO VERÃO PARA CONCERTOS E ACOMODA MAIS DE 1.000 ESPECTADORES. PERTO DAS MURALHAS DA CIDADE ANTIGA, O AGORA' ROMANO AO CENTRO E UM EDIFÍCIO DEDICADO AO ASKLIPEIOS - DEUS DA MEDICINA.
SARANTA (40) KOLONES (QUARENTA COLUNAS)- ESTE CASTELO FOI CONSTRUÍDO PELOS LUSIGNANOS NO INÍCIO DO SECULO XIII NO LOCAL DE UM CASTELO BIZANTEINO. FOI DESTRUÍDO POR UM TERREMOTO EM 1222 E NUNCA RECONSTRUIDO.
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Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle
The Byzantine castle known as Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) is located just north of Pafos Harbour, and takes its name from the large number of granite columns that were found on the site and probably once formed part of an ancient agora. The castle is believed to have been built at the end of the 7th century AD to protect the port and the city of Nea Pafos from Arab raids, and was later remodelled by the Lusignans. A three-metre thick wall with eight towers and a moat surrounded the castle. Access was across a wooden bridge spanning the moat. The square courtyard measured 35 metres long by 35 metres wide, with a tower at each corner. The main entrance was through a fifth, horseshoe-shaped tower on the east side. Destroyed by an earthquake in 1223, the castle was subsequently abandoned.
Cyprus # Medieval Castle of Paphos, Harbour, lighthouse, Paphos Archaeological Park
Cyprus # Medieval Castle of Paphos, Harbour, lighthouse, Paphos Archaeological Park.
The inclusion of the Kato Pafos archaeological site in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 1980 was the starting point for the creation of a General Plan whose aim would be primarily to protect and maintain the archaeological remains, as well as to promote them and provide comprehensive information to visitors. Kato Pafos archaeological Park includes sites and monuments from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, while most remains date to the Roman period. The marvellous mosaic floors of four Roman villas from the impressive epicentre of the finds. The complex includes other important monuments, such as the Asklipieion, the Odeion, the Agora, the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Fortress, the Limeniotissa Ruins of early Christian Basilica and the Tombs of the Kings.
Археологический парк Па́фоса — археологический музей под открытым небом в городе Пафосе, близ гавани Като-Пафоса. Основные объекты археологического парка — раскопки античного города Неа-Пафоса. Известен большим комплексом хорошо сохранившихся мозаик римского времени, открытых в 1960-х годах. В южной части парка находятся развалины средневековой крепости Саранта-Колонес. На территории парка находится также развалины других сооружений II века н. э. — агоры, одеона и храм Асклепия. Раскопки на территории археологического парка начаты в 1960-х годах и продолжаются по сей день[1][2]. Старая часть Пафоса, важной составляющей которой является археологический парк, входит в список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО[3].
CYPRUS # PAPHOS, LIGHTHOUSE, PAPHOS ODEUM, ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
CYPRUS # PAPHOS, LIGHTHOUSE, PAPHOS ODEUM, ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
The inclusion of the Kato Pafos archaeological site in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 1980 was the starting point for the creation of a General Plan whose aim would be primarily to protect and maintain the archaeological remains, as well as to promote them and provide comprehensive information to visitors. Kato Pafos archaeological Park includes sites and monuments from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, while most remains date to the Roman period. The marvellous mosaic floors of four Roman villas from the impressive epicentre of the finds. The complex includes other important monuments, such as the Asklipieion, the Odeion, the Agora, the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Fortress, the Limeniotissa Ruins of early Christian Basilica and the Tombs of the Kings.
Полет на острове Кипр с обзором маяка, археологического музея, отеля Романо и Кингс мола.
Археологический парк Па́фоса — археологический музей под открытым небом в городе Пафосе, близ гавани Като-Пафоса. Основные объекты археологического парка — раскопки античного города Неа-Пафоса. Известен большим комплексом хорошо сохранившихся мозаик римского времени, открытых в 1960-х годах. В южной части парка находятся развалины средневековой крепости Саранта-Колонес. На территории парка находится также развалины других сооружений II века н. э. — агоры, одеона и храм Асклепия. Раскопки на территории археологического парка начаты в 1960-х годах и продолжаются по сей день[1][2]. Старая часть Пафоса, важной составляющей которой является археологический парк, входит в список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО[3].
Paphos Archaeological Park Cyprus Aerial Filming
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The Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980.
Nicocles, the last King of Palaipafos moved the city from the previous location to its present location near the harbour at the end of the 4th century BC. Between the 2nd century BC and 4th century AD, Pafos was the capital city of Cyprus.
The Park includes sites and monuments from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, while most remains date to the Roman period. The intricate mosaic floors of four Roman villas (the houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus) form the impressive epicentre of the finds, and depict various scenes from Greek Mythology. The complex also includes other important monuments, such as the Asklepieion, the Odeon, the Agora, the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle, the Limeniotissa ruins of an Early Christian Basilica, and the Tombs of the Kings.
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Amazing Travel and Tourist Destination of Paphos Archaelogical Site, Cyprus
The Paphos Archaeological Site includes the House of Aion, House of Theseus, House of Orpheus, House of Dionysos, Agora, Odeon, Asklepieion, Saranta Kolones Castle, and various ancient ruins (such as the city walls) scattered throughout the area, as well as a Lighthouse and Visitor's Center.
Nea Pafos - Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos)
The Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980.
Nicocles, the last King of Palaipafos moved the city from the previous location to its present location near the harbour at the end of the 4th century BC. Between the 2nd century BC and 4th century AD, Pafos was the capital city of Cyprus.
The Park includes sites and monuments from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, while most remains date to the Roman period. The intricate mosaic floors of four Roman villas (the houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus) form the impressive epicentre of the finds, and depict various scenes from Greek Mythology. The complex also includes other important monuments, such as the Asklepieion, the Odeon, the Agora, the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle, the Limeniotissa ruins of an Early Christian Basilica, and the Tombs of the Kings.
Кипр Пафосский замок (Фильм 7)
Пафосский замок (греч. Κάστρο της Πάφου) — средневековый замок на западном краю гавани в Пафосе. За время существования служил крепостью, тюрьмой и даже складом соли во время британской оккупации острова.
Замку предшествовал византийский оборонительный форт Саранта Колонес, находившийся примерно в 600 метрах к северо-востоку от современного сооружения, возведённый ещё в начале VII века[1]. На месте же современного замка была дозорная башня. В 1222 году форт «Сорок колонн» и дозорная башня были уничтожены землетрясением. Вскоре вместо них Лузиньяны возвели замок из обтесанного известняка. Первоначально новый замок представлял их себя две башни, соединенные стеной.
В 1373 году в начале кипро-генуэзской войны Пафосский замок был осаждён генуэзцами, атаки которых защитники замка успешно отражали целый год. После падения Фамагусты замок сдался генуэзцам. В 1391 году пострадавшие от генуэзцев башни замка были восстановлены королем Кипра Жаком I де Лузиньяном.
В 1473 году замок был укреплён, но незадолго до 1570 года замок был демонтирован венецианцами, чтобы он не достался наступавшим туркам. После захвата острова турками-османами форт был в 1592 году восстановлен и укреплен турецким губернатором Ахмед-беем. Об этом повествует турецкая надпись над входом в замок. Во время английского правления на Кипре, вплоть до 1935 года, замок использовался в качестве соляного склада.
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Saranta Kolones Byzantine castle ruins
Paphos Travel Guide - Cyprus Magical Moments
Paphos Travel Guide - Cyprus Magical Moments
Paphos is a town at the southwestern tip of Cyprus, between the coast and the Troodos Mountains. Paphos is renowned as the birthplace of Greek goddess Aphrodite and in the ancient times was the capital and main cultural city of the island. Modern-day Paphos is divided in two, with the upper section up the hill being the commercial center, and lower Kato Paphos containing the main archaeological points of interest and tourist services.
The local municipality has made great efforts in recent years to improve the lower Kato Paphos area, which combines hotels, bars and restaurants along a coastal strip a few km long. There is a newly built front/'promenade' leading round to the marina and a long coastal path with amazing views - perfect for a morning or evening stroll.
Paphos is made up of two areas: a) the lower town or 'Kato Paphos', by the harbour and most of the tourist hotels and nightlife and b) the upper town ('Ktima Paphos') which is the main administrative, commercial and modern shopping town for the region of Paphos. The market is in the upper town. Both sections are small enough to navigate on foot, although many people take the bus to travel up the hill from the harbour area. Buses are also available to reach Coral Bay, Polis and other local villages. However, it is easier to use a vehicle (bike/quad/car) to travel further into the Troodos mountains, the Akamas peninsula or go off the beaten track to find small villages in the hills. It gets hot and humid in summer (33 deg C and 90% Humidity) between late June and early September, so air conditioning can be welcome in the car then. The rest of the year is relatively mild but there are sometimes colder spells in January & February.
Paphos offers a wealth of dining choices. There are limitless choices from Chinese to Mexican, Italian to Indian. But the jewel in Paphos' crown is its traditional Cypriot mezze and seafood. Head to the harbour to sample freshly caught fish at one of the many seafood restaurants along the front. Venture into one of the many villages fringing Paphos town for authentic food andgreat atmosphere. Head towards the mountains, or call into Kathikas village where there are a multitude of traditional tavernas.
By the harbour stands Paphos Castle, originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour. It was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled in 1570 by the Venetians who were unable to defend it against the Ottomans, who in their turn restored and strengthened it after capturing the island. Saranta Kolones, Kato Paphos, near the harbour, is a castle built in the first years of Lusignan rule (beginning of the 12th century) maybe on the site of a previous Byzantine castle. It was destroyed in the earthquake of 1222.
UNESCO added the entire town to its World Cultural Heritage List. Among the treasures unearthed are the mosaics in the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus and Aion, well preserved after 16 centuries under the soil. Then there are the mysterious vaults and caves, the Tombs of the Kings, the pillar to which Saint Paul was said to have been tied and whipped and the ancient Odeon Theatre. Other places of interest include the Byzantine Museum and the District Archaeological Museum, with its attractive collection of Cypriot antiquities from the Paphos area, dating from the Neolithic Age up to 1700 AD. Near the Odeon are the remains of the ancient city walls, the Roman Agora and a building dedicated to Asclepius, god of medicine.
A lot to see in Paphos such as :
Tombs of the Kings
Coral Bay, Cyprus
Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
Petra tou Romiou
Paphos Castle
Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa
Paphos Waterpark
Agios Neophytos Monastery
Adonis Baths
House of Dionysus
Saranta Kolones
Paphos Harbour
Paphos Mosaics
Agia Solomoni Catacomb
Paphos Market
Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery
St'George Beach
Alykes Beach
Rikkos Beach
Agioi Anargyroi Church
Church of Panagia Theoskepasti
Vrisoudia ΙΙ Beach
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Paphos Archaeological Park
Paphos Archaeological Park - an open air archaeological museum in the city of Paphos, near the harbour of Kato Paphos. The main sites of the archaeological park include - excavations of various parts of the ancient city of Nea Pafos (New Paphos). Famous for a large complex of well-preserved mosaics from the Roman period, discovered in the 1960’s. There are monuments from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, but for the most part the remains represented here are monuments dating to the time of the Roman Empire. At the epicentre of the finds - the remarkable mosaic floors of four Roman villas. The complex also includes other significant monuments, such as the Asklipieion, the Odeion, the Agora, the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Fortress, the ruins of an early Christian Basilica of “Panagia Limeniotissa” and the “Tombs of the Kings”. Nea Pafos and Palaipafos, of which the archaeological park is a significant part, have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Cyprus Sites 1/6- Paphos Archaeological Park
Paphos
Tomb of The King - underground tombs dating back to 4th century BC, are carved out of solid rock, and are thought to have been the burial sites of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials up to the third century AD.
Archaeological Park - Its sites and monuments date from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. Of the most significant remains are four Roman villas, the House of Dionysos, the House of Orpheus, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus, all with preserved mosaic floors. Saranta Kolones Fortress & the Hellenistic-Roman Theatre
Nea Pafos - Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos)
The Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980.
Nicocles, the last King of Palaipafos moved the city from the previous location to its present location near the harbour at the end of the 4th century BC. Between the 2nd century BC and 4th century AD, Pafos was the capital city of Cyprus.
The Park includes sites and monuments from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, while most remains date to the Roman period. The intricate mosaic floors of four Roman villas (the houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus) form the impressive epicentre of the finds, and depict various scenes from Greek Mythology. The complex also includes other important monuments, such as the Asklepieion, the Odeon, the Agora, the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle, the Limeniotissa ruins of an Early Christian Basilica, and the Tombs of the Kings.
PAPHOS , CYPRUS - OCTOBER 2018 - PART ONE - MEDIAEVAL PORT AND KATO PAPHOS PARK
THE WHOLE TOWN OF PAFOS IS INCLUDED IN THE OFFICIAL UNESCO LIST OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL TREASURES OF THE WORLD HERITAGE. WHEREVER ONE TREADS IN PAFOS ONE COMES ACROSS ITS GLORIOUS HISTORY. TODAY IT IS A GROWING HARBOUR TOWN, BUT IN HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN TIMES IT WAS THE CAPITAL OF CYPRUS.
CLOSE TO THE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS AT THE HARBOUR LIES PAPHOS FORT. IT WAS BUILT BY THE TURKS IN 1592 ON THE SITE OF AN EARLIER, RUINED MEDIAEVAL CASTLE. INSIDE THERE ARE ROOMS ONCE USED AS DUNGEONS WHILST THE MAIN ROOM IS OCCASIONALLY USED FOR EXHIBITIONS.
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF KATO PAFOS INCLUDES AREAS AND MONUMENTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES UP TO AND INCLUDING MIDDLE AGES, WITH MOST REMAINS DATING TO THE ROMAN PERIOD. THE REMARKABLE MOSAIC FLOORS OF FOUR VILLAS OF THE ROMAN PERIOD ARE THE EPITOME OF ALL THESE FINDINGS - HOUSE OF AION, HOUSE OF THESEUS AND HOUSE OF DIONYSOS. THE MOSAIC FLOORS OF THESE NOBLEMEN'S VILLAS DATING FROM THE 3RD TO THE 5TH CENTURY AD ARE CONSIDERED AMONG THE FINEST IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN. THEY MAINLY DEPICT SCENES FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY.
A CIDADE INTEIRA DE PAFOS ESTÁ INCLUÍDA NA LISTA OFICIAL DA UNESCO DE TESOUROS CULTURAIS E NATURAIS DO PATRIMÔNIO MUNDIAL. ONDE ESTIVER EM PAFOS VOCE FARA' PARTE DA HISTÓRIA GLORIOSA DELA. HOJE É UMA CIDADE DE PORTO CRESCENTE, MAS EM TEMPOS HELENICOS E ROMANOS FOI O CAPITAL DO CHIPRE.
PERTO DOS RESTAURANTES A BEIRA DO PORTO, SE ENCONTRA PAPHOS FORTALEZA. Foi construída pelos turcos em 1592, no local de um antigo castelo medieval . DENTRO DELA EXISTEM QUARTOS QUE ERAM USADOS COMO SALAS DE TORTURAS, MAS A SALA PRINCIPAL É OCASIONALMENTE USADA PARA EXPOSIÇÕES.
O LOCAL ARQUEOLÓGICO DE KATO PAFOS INCLUI ÁREAS E MONUMENTOS DE ÉPOCAS PRÉ-HISTÓRICAS ATÉ E INCLUINDO ERAS, COM MAIS PERMANENTES DADOS NO PERÍODO ROMANO. OS PISOS MOSAICOS NOTÁVEIS DE QUATRO CASAS DO PERÍODO ROMANO SÃO O EPITOMO DE TODOS OS RESULTADOS - CASA DE AION, CASA DE THESEUS E CASA DE DIONÍSOS. OS PISOS FORRADOS DE MOSAICOS NAS VILLAS FAZEM PARTE DO TERCEIRO ÀO QUINTO SÉCULO AD, E É CONSIDERADO ENTRE OS MELHORES DO MEDITERRÂNEO ORIENTAL, REPRESENTANDO PRINCIPAIS CENÁRIOS DA MITOLOGIA GREGA.
THANKS TO - CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION FEB 2001
CYPRUS IN COLOUR - K.P. KYRIAKOU BOOKS &
STATIONARY LTD 1987
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