Paphos Archaeological Park
Asclepieion
Next to the Odeon you have the Asclepieion, which was a hospital, back in the day. From here, we walk past the Agora, to our left, and continue on to Saranta Kolones.
Nothing To See Here
On my numerous visits to the park, as I walked from the Odeon to Saranta Kolones, I kept spotting these rocks, and wondered what was over there. Finally curiousity got the better of me, and I waded through the undergrowth to have a look. Compared to the rest of the site, there is nothing special over there, and when I got back to the main path I had to explain to two security guards what I had been doing. Nice to see them on the ball. It is worth mentioning, though it shouldn't need to be said, that you shouldn't take home any souvenirs you might find on your walk through the park. If you get caught you could land up in serious trouble.
Saranta Kolones
This is another favourite of mine, partly because it is at least three ruins in one. A castle has been built on top of another castle, and after it was abandoned, other bits have been added on to the sides.
Three of the Forty
Saranta Kolones - Forty Column Fortress - has, unsurprisingly, 40 columns lying around the ruins. I took their word for it that this was the case, and didn't bother counting them. I did however see rather a lot.
Let's Get To Work
So this was a summary of what you can see at Paphos Archaeological Park. By now we must have whetted your appetite, and over the coming days we will be publishing detailed blogs covering the following:
- The Houses of Aion and Theseus
- The House of Dionysos
- The Lighthouse And Beyond
- From Toumpallos to Saranta Kolones
We will round all that off with a more sedate film of the park, before finally unleashing you on our Virtual Tour. After that, you are on your own.
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Paphos Archaeological Park
When relatives visited us a few weeks ago, we took them to some of the local tourist must-see sites. A definite highpoint was the visit to the Archaeological Park. We were especially lucky because it was spring time and all the wild flowers were in bloom...
The Houses of Aion and Theseus
It's time now to start our detailled look at the Archaeological Park, so let's begin at the beginning. Once you enter the Archaeological Park, if you keep left, the first sites you will arrive at the The Houses of Theseus and Aion. Let's take a look at their mosaics and other attractions...
The House of Dionysos
The House of Dionysos is the jewel in the crown of Paphos Archaeological Park - a fine collection of well-preserved mosaics, conveniently located under one roof." When people refer to the mosaics in Paphos, they are usually talking about this place. So let's take a look.
The Lighthouse and Beyond
The third blog on our Archaeological Park walkabout takes us from the Lighthouse, along the ancient city wall, to the far corners. The going is a bit trickier here, and not suitable for wheelchairs, but if you fancy a stroll it is well woth the walk...
From Toumpallos to Saranta Kolones
This is the final stage of our detailed tour of Paphos Archaeological Park, and we have saved some of the best attractions to last. So come with us as we finish the journey in style...Related Pages
MapPaphos Archaeological Park - Summary
We first blogged about the Archaeological Park a couple of years ago. It was a short blog, and focused mainly on the pretty spring flowers. Now we are returning, to give the rest of the park the attention it so richly deserves.
Video ClipPromo for our Archaeological Park Series
This is a promo for the series of articles we are about to publish on Paphos Archaeological Park. The fun will start on Sunday 23rd February.
Video ClipA Whistlestop Tour of Paphos Archaeological Park
This is a tour of the Archaeological Park in Paphos, designed to show you the sheer size of the place.
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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.
