Kato Paphos Part 6 - Agia Kyriaki
No Heels
Walking around to the walkway, there is this information notice. Clearly, they really really don't want people to walk along the boardwalk wearing high heels.
Impressive Ruins
So with the benefit of our 2019 pictures we are taking a stroll along the boardwalk. Remember, as of 2021, the boardwalks are closed for renovations, so don't try this at home...
Routes To The Church
When the paths are open you can have a nice walk around the area. The church itself forms part of the route, assuming it is open at the time.
The Atrium
There is a sign here:
The Atrium (4th - 7th century AD)
The atrium of the basilica (a courtyard surrounded by porticoes on all sides), has a rectangular ground plan and is 24m long and 32m wide. The southern, western and northern porticoes are supported by marble columns while the eastern one is constructed on piers. The columns of the atrium, which support marble ionic capitals, are placed on marble bases. The floors of the four porticoes and the central courtyard are covered by mosaic compositions of geometric motifs. In the middle of the atrium there is a circular fountain; its mosaic floor is decorated with geometric patterns designed to give the illusion of depth perception.
On the eastern wall of the eastern portico, three openings give access to the narthex of the basilica.
The main access to the ecclesiastical complex was from the western side of the atrium; it was via three gaes that one could enter the atrium from the stone-paved street, located to the west. At some point, which remains unknown, these openings were walled up.
Those Arches Again
I wonder how much of New Paphos is built on top of Old Paphos?
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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.
