Fabrica Hill in 2023
A few years ago we took you on a tour around Fabrica Hill. As it is an Archaeological Site you could be forgiven for thinking that it hasn't changed in that time, but you would be wrong. There is still plenty of Archaeology waiting to be discovered there, and every year there are new digs. So how have things changed since we were last there?
Fabrica Hill Roundabout
We begin our adventure floating above the lovely roundabout that guides people on their way. I read a few years ago that the design represented a map of Paphos. I haven't been able to find the article since, but if you are curious about the design, that is what it is.
Kings Avenue Mall
Here you can see various aspects of Paphos. There is the Mall itself, the roundabout and in front of them Fabrica Hill itself, with all its history. The brown monorail you can see is actually a walkway which takes you from one of the Archaeological Park exits to the top of the hill. It takes about 10 minutes to walk it at a relaxed pace, with a couple of photographs along the way.
Towards Chloraka
As I had the drone up in the air I thought I may as well get some shots of the surrounding area too. This is the view towards Coral Bay. On the left you can see the coast path, winding its way towards Sandy Beach in Lemba. In this shot it passes the Elysium before skirting the border of the Tomb of the Kings. Eventually (we are told) it will reach all the way to Coral Bay.
The Archaeological Park
Moving anti-clockwise, this shot initially looks fairly barren. It actually shows the Archaeological Park, and there is plenty to see. On the bottom right you can see the ruins of an ancient basilica. Above that, next to the shrubs (they are actually trees growing a hole, if memory serves correctly) you will find Toumpallos. This is one of my favourite parts of the Archaeological Park. It is the reains of an Army Camp, as well as an early church. Well worth a visit if you are seeing the park. For more information on the Archaeological Park click the link.
On the middle right of the picture you can see a building of some sort. This is in face Saranta Kolones, or 40 Column Fortress. You should make that part of your Archaeological Park itinary too. In the centre you have the lighthouse. In front of it you can see the ancient Outdoor Theatre. There are also some other ruins there they are in the process of excavating. on top of all that you have the mosaicsa and all the ruins surrounding them. So if you are visiting Paphos, make sure you visit the Archaeological Park. Entrance is only €4.50 and that is huge value for money.
Sea Front View
This is the view down to the Seafront and Harbour.
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We've driven past Fabrica Hill many times over the years, and often wondered what was up there. (It's the area of land diagonally opposite The Mall, in case you didn't know). After comments and photos started appearing on the forum about the erection of a raised walkway, we decided a visit was overdue. With no expectations of what we would see when we got there, other than a vague feeling of disappointment that despite what it looked like, they weren't building a roller coaster, this is what we found.
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A few weeks ago we blogged about Fabrica Hill. We went to find out about the new walkway, and to see what was on the hill. The blog was very popular, but left people chomping at the bit for more. Why didn't you feature the amphitheatre? Where will the walkway end? Why are there never any hedgehogs in your blogs? Most of these questions were asked. So the other day, we went back to find the answers. Not only that, but we also found that most elusive of creatures, an artist's impression of what the walkway will look like when it is complete. So read on to find out...Related Pages
MapFabrica Hill in 2023
A few years ago we took you on a tour around Fabrica Hill. As it is an Archaeological Site you could be forgiven for thinking that it hasn't changed in that time, but you would be wrong. There is still plenty of Archaeology waiting to be discovered there, and every year there are new digs. So how have things changed since we were last there?
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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.
