Pantheon Hall - Part 1.
We've always loved urban exploring - visiting abandoned old buildings - and Cyprus has more than its fair share, from old hotels to forgotten hospitals for disused mines. When we discovered the place we are about to show you though, we really hit the Urbex Jackpot. This place is amazing, and has a remarkably colourful past as well.
Overgrown
I can't remember where we were driving too when I first spotted this place. In truth, I had seen it many times before. For some reason though, this time, I caught a view from such an angle that it made me think something was not as it seemed. So I took a detour off the main road and went for a closer look.
From a distance, you don't notice the weeds and vegetation, but get close, and it is clear that this building has seen better days.
Clues
As well as a nice, inviting, open gate, the open manhole gives a clue that this place is abandoned. Somebody has obviously half-inched the lid. If you remember the abandoned ranch we blogged about a while ago, the road to the main entrance was completely devoid of manhole covers.
Front Graphics
At first glance, it looks like the chap on the right is sat on the can coveting a toilet roll. Must have been a pandemic on.
Down The Alley
Anyway, the gate was open, so I took a wander...
Spoiler
In case you are one of those people that ditch a blog after the first page if it isn't interesting enough, this is a foretaste of what's to come. This place is amazing!
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We've always loved urban exploring - visiting abandoned old buildings - and Cyprus has more than its fair share, from old hotels to forgotten hospitals for disused mines. When we discovered the place we are about to show you though, we really hit the Urbex Jackpot. This place is amazing, and has a remarkably colourful past as well.
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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.
