Paphos Museum March Update
Scrubs Up Well
That will all change once the museum is decked out. It is nice to see the original stonework preserved though.
The Town Hall
Walking round the perimeter we come to October 28 Square. With the Town Hall in front of us, and the Municipal Museum to the right, the Museum will really enhance what is already a very nice area.
I am not sure what the new building will be. Those pillars are intriguing though. So what does the press have to say about the project? This is a part of a report from In Cyprus last year:
The development, which will showcase the city’s rich history, is taking place within a sensitive area: the former Paphos Police Headquarters and, during British colonial rule, the province’s holding cells. These historic buildings are now being transformed.
The project encompasses the redevelopment of 18,000 square metres of outdoor space and the restoration and repurposing of a 950-square-metre listed building, with a timeline of 15 months for completion. A dedicated team of experts has prepared a detailed museological study to guide this process.
The design also aims to connect the urban landscape with the city’s history through a carefully curated walking route. It begins in the north, near the Armenian Genocide Memorial Park, and passes through a lush green space with above-ground and ground-level crossings.
As envisioned, visitors will arrive at an urban plaza to the north of the building, complete with seating areas and amenities. From there, they will enter the modern museum space, where they will embark on a journey through time, learning about Paphos’s history from 332 BC onwards through physical exhibits and digital explorations.
Men At Work
We could see a bit of the work being performed from the ground, but you get a better view from the air...
It's going to be fabulous.
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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.
