Today, New Pafos is an amalgamation of Old and Lower Pafos . Today, the town harbour is dotted with hotels and taverns catering to tourists who visit the town because of its rich archaeological history. Some of the main attractions of this place are the “Tombs of the Kings”, “Pafos Fort” which overlook the harbour and “Panagia Chrysopolitissa” Church. Pafos is a major tourist area and good place to eat soem local food at one of the restaurants that really show off
Cyprus restaurants.
Pafos Fort
Initially a Byzantine fortification, the fort was restored by the Lusiganans dynasty in the 13 th century. The fort in 1571 felled into the hands of the Ottoman Turks who later rebuilt and expanded it. Today it is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site together with Pafos town.
Tombs of the Kings
The Tombs of the Kings earned its regal title not from being a burial place for the blue blooded but rather from its imposing appearances. It is a network of chambers and mausoleums, dating back to the time of Christ, craved from a rocky hillside. The site has also been accorded World Heritage status by UNESCO.
Panagia Chrysaliniotissa
“Panagia Chrysaliniotissa” or “Our Lady of the Golden Flax” in English is regarded as the oldest Byzantine church on Cyprus . It was built by Queen Helena Paleologos in 1450. The Church is well known for its large collection of rare religious icons.
Villa of Theseus
This Villa possesses magnificent mosaic flooring.
Other places worthwhile to visit in the Pafos region include the Pafos District Museum and Tripylos Nature Reserve which houses the endangered Moufflon wild sheep.
Pack your bags and get ready for a Paphos Holiday along the stunning coast of Cyprus this summer.
