Paphos Documentation Centre - August Update
By Night
This is what the area looks like on a warm August Evening.
By Day
Don't get me wrong, it looks lovely during the day too. But at night it is rather special.
More Shrubs
Personally I can't wait for the place to open. It will be fascinating to peruse documents pertaining to the history of this wonderful city. Obviously, language will be a bit of an issue to me, but who knows, it might help improve my Greek as well? I will certainly have an incentive.
Perfect Blend
And look how nicely the centre blends in with the nearby October 28 Square. They have even continued those enigmatic lines in the ground. If you have ever wondered about them, this is what Google had to say on the subject:
The lines and geometric patterns engraved into the ground at October 28 Square (Town Hall Square) in Paphos represent an architectural design motif that springs outward from the central October 28th Column, visually unifying the square and connecting the urban landscape to the monument.These ground engravings were part of a broader municipal redesign and unification project (covering October 28 Square, Costis Palamas Square, and Dionysios Solomos Square) intended to organize the public space, guide foot traffic, and structurally link the surface design to underground historical features like nearby excavated ancient rock-cut tombs. The central column itself honors Greek and Greek Cypriot World War II resistance.
The Future Is Bright
All in all, I think they have done a tremendous job here. The Centre will enhance the appeal of Paphos and enjoyed by lots of people. I am not finished yet though. On the next page you will see a few more aerial shots. So keep reading!
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
