Cyprus Things to Do Tips by freya_heaven

The Odeon

The Odeon is a small 2nd century theatre, as you can see next to Paphos lighthouse.

It was badly hit during a 7th century earthquake & was abandoned.The theater has been partially restored & holds occassional events.

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North Paphos

Pillar of St Paul

The Pillar of St Paul is where Paul was flogged and had 39 lashes by the governor of Paphos because of his belief in Christianty. The governor later relented & became a Christian!

The Pillar is on the right hand foreground of the photo.

The other ruins in the photo is a Roman forum, excavation of this site still continues

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North West Paphos

Troodos Mountain Range

The Troodos Mountain range is quite central in Cyprus, its a very pretty area, being a total contrast to the coastal areas.

There are monasterys up there to visit, also some beautiful walks through the Troodos forests. Plus skiing in the winter

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Central Cyprus

The Chrissorroyatissa Monastery

The beautiful views from the Chrissorroyatissa Monastery.

Now I could live here!
(~_~)

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Troodos Mountains

Chrissorroyatissa Monastery

The Chrissorroyatissa Monastery is situated in the most beautiful location, set at 2000 feet, with panoramic views over the Troodos Mountains.

The Monastery has had a bumpy past, being set on fire by the Turks & the Abbot being murdered by tte Greeks as they wrongly thought he was a British spy.

Now it is a haven of peace (apart from the tourists!) & the Monastery is well known for its winemaking. There is a shop here to stock up with your vino

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Troodos Mountain Range

Troodos Church

One of the many churches in the beautiful Troodos Mountains.

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Troodos Mountain Range, Central Cyprus

Saranda Colones

Saranda Colones is remains of a castle built in the 7th century. The castle was destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century.

Its a pleasent wander through the remains, with great views over the med

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North West Cyprus

House of Dionysos

The mosaics at the House of Dionysos were refound by a farmer ploughing his field. Excavations commences in 1962

They are said to be the best preserved mosaics in the eastern Mediterranean, they date back to the 2nd & 3rd Centurys.

You walk around the mosaics on raised platforms, so you are looking down on them.

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North West paphos

Paphos Fort

The small fort at the end of Paphos harbour was first built in the 13th century. Destroyed by the Turks & then rebuilt by the Ottomans.

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Paphos Harbour

Another Tomb!

Another tomb, in the Tomb of the Kings. They were very grand. The best ones are as you get towards the middle of the tomb area

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North of Paphos