Paphos Castle

Paphos Castle is located on the edge of Paphos harbour.

Paphos Castle
It was originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbour. It was then (Greek: Κάστρο της Πάφου, Turkish:
rebuilt by the Lusignans in the thirteenth century after being destroyed in the Baf Kalesi)
earthquake of 1222. In 1570 it was dismantled by the Venetians. After
capturing the island, the Ottomans restored and strengthened it. Throughout
the ages it has seen many uses. It has served as a fortress, a prison and even a
warehouse for salt during the British occupation of the island. More recently
the castle serves as a backdrop to the annual open air Paphos cultural festival
which takes place in September.[1]

It was declared a listed building in 1935 and represents one of the most
distinctive landmarks of the city of Paphos. Several archaeological
excavations have taken place to investigate its past.[2]

Currently the castle is being used as a touristic attraction, and occasionally

features thematic exhibitions. Entrance fee is €2.50, visiting hours are 8:30-
17:00 on winter and 8:30-19:30 during the summer. The castle is not currently
accessible for people who use a wheelchair [3]

References Location within Cyprus

1. "The Paphos Aphrodite festival" (http://www.pafc.com.cy/). General information
Paphos Municipality. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
Architectural Medieval
2. Megaw, Arthur (1972). "Supplementary Excavations on a Castle
style
Site at Paphos, Cyprus, 1970-1971". Dumbarton Oaks Papers.
Dumbarton Oaks, Trustees for Harvard University. 26: 322–343. Town or city Paphos
doi:10.2307/1291325 (https://doi.org/10.2307%2F1291325). Country Cyprus
JSTOR 1291325 (https://www.jstor.org/stable/1291325).
Coordinates 34.75367°N
3. "Medieval castle of Pafos - A castle which was rebuilt several
times during the diverse history of Cyprus" (http://www.cyprusaliv 32.406911°E
e.com/en/medieval-castle-of-paphos-pafos).
www.cyprusalive.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.

External links
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