Nearby Attractions
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Situated on the south-west coast of Cyprus, Paphos and the surrounding area including Palai-Paphos (modern Kouklia), are rich in history dating back to the days of the Trojan Wars.
Once the Roman capital of Cyprus and now regional capital, Paphos was famous throughout antiquity both for its association with the cult of Aphrodite and the spread of Christianity. Its historic importance and ancient remains have secured the sites of Palai-Paphos and Nea Paphos a place on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list.
These attractions are within a short drive of Aphrodite Hills:
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Paphos Castle was originally a Byzantine fortress erected to protect the harbour.
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The mosaics of Paphos, dating from the 2nd to 5th century AD, are considered to be among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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The name of Geroskipou village comes from the Greek word "Ieros Kipos", the Sacred Garden of Aphrodite.
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