Cyprus. Pathos

There are many interesting and beautiful places with which such a beautiful island as Cyprus is rich. Pathos, for example. This city is conditionally divided into two parts - Kato (lower) and Pano (upper). In Upper Paphos there is a city center. This part of the city is often called Ktima. The bottom is rich in many sights, it is there that most of the city's hotels are located. Kato Paphos flaunts on the Mediterranean coast. This city is the center of the district, also called Paphos. Both parts of the city are connected by a prospectus named after the apostle Paul.

This city has a very long history. He is famous for the fact that here was the great temple of the goddess of love (Aphrodite). It is here, according to legend, Aphrodite first revealed itself to the world, emerging from the sea waves. And until now many buildings bear her name. For example, the bathhouse of Aphrodite, the rock of Aphrodite and even the so-called temple of Aphrodite, located in the village near the city. Also, this city was one of the first that the apostle Paul, the theorist of Christianity doctrine visited. Here you can still see the remains of majestic buildings dating back to the era of the Roman world.

This city has adorned Cyprus for many centuries. Paphos in ancient times was the capital of the state on this island (since the Greeks captured it). In later times, it was conquered by the Romans, who also contributed a lot to his culture. Everything changed when Christianity became the state religion. Many monuments to the ancient gods were destroyed. What remained of the Christian fighters against paganism was destroyed by the Muslim Turks. Therefore, archaeological excavations are being conducted throughout Paphos . It is worth to visit the ancient pier in the harbor of the city. Here you can see the ruins of an ancient medieval fortress and other sights.

It is also worth visiting the neighborhood of Paphos - these are quiet villages with ancient temples, whose inhabitants still cherish the ancient traditions of the island of Cyprus. Paphos is an ideal resort, with beautiful beaches, beautiful bays and bays, magnificent nature. The beaches here are mostly stone, which may not appeal to many lovers to lie on the sand. However, there are sandy beaches - one of the best located in the beautiful Coral Bay.

A lot of valuable archaeological finds have been found all over the island of Cyprus. Pathos is not an exception. Three hundred meters to the north of the harbor of this city, archaeologists have discovered a unique find - buildings that were decorated inside and outside with ancient mosaics. This object is already under the control of UNESCO. In total, there were found three objects that were once antique houses, they are conditionally called the houses of Dionysus, Theseus and Aion. From these ancient country houses there is practically nothing left today, except for a beautiful mosaic wall that reflects philosophical and mythical motifs popular in ancient Greece.

The whole world is known for the quality of service for hotels in Cyprus. Paphos Kato is part of the city in which many of them are located. It is worth to mention the local hotels: five-star Elusium Beach, Amathus Beach Pathos, four-star Nicolas Elegant Residence, Athena Royal Beach and three-star Agapinor. 250 luxurious rooms of the hotel Elusium Beach are located in three-story buildings. The hotel restaurants offer the best local cuisine. The same can be said about Amathus Beach, which is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is located near the shore. Athena Royal Beach accommodates 162 rooms, which have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Hotel Nicolas Elegant is a relatively young one, it was built in 2007, and therefore has new furniture and equipment. There are only twenty rooms in this hotel. Only three kilometers. From Athena Royal Beach there is such historical sight, as the Tomb of kings. This hotel also has 162 rooms. Local restaurants offer a fine selection of dishes of both international and local cuisine.

It is worth visiting the pearl of the island of Cyprus Paphos. The hotels listed above are located in a wonderful historical place, which is also distinguished by its beautiful nature. This location is already a big plus for them.