Kato Paphos Part 1
Basilica of Panagia Limeniotissa
This is what the notice said, if you couldn't read it:
Three-aisled basilica of the Early Byzantine period, built in the 5th centure AD and destroyed probably during the second Arab invasion in 653AD. Excavations brought to light luxurious marble decoration and floors coevered in mosaics and opus sectile. The church was extensively damaged during the occupation of Paphos by Arab troops, when it was used for other purposes, as can be seen from the Arabic inscruptions carved on the marble columns. After the withdrawal of the Arabs, probably in the early 9th century AD, a smaller three-aisled vaulted basilica was erected on the same site, which was destroyed in 1159AD, during a severe earthquake that struck Paphos.
We're back at the castle now, where we parked the car.
Final Old Shot
There won't be any old pictures in the remaining articles in the series. This is because the rest will be covering areas that have only recently been developed.
Bodge Tour
While we were here I took a few pictures with the 360 camera. It was too late in the day really, and I wasn't that happy with the results, so I haven't converted it to a finished tour. I am sharing here though, as it will let you have a wander if you aren't able to get here.
Thanks once again to the people who shared pictures to our Paphos Chat Facebook Group, notably Tommy Nilsson and Wayne Haigh.
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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.
