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Paphos: the ancient municipality plenty of culture

Paphos: the ancient municipality plenty of culture

Without a doubt, the municipality of Paphos is one of the most important on the island of Cyprus. The Mediterranean Sea is witness to the growth that it has had in recent decades. In terms of real estate development, the typical Cyprus houses have given rise to apartments, studios, and villas with private pools and many amenities that define the lifestyle of a city that does not rest. As a very famous real estate agent from Paphos recently told us: "Few cities in Europe are as bright as this one."

And he is right. With an excellent temperate climate and a unique environment, historical monuments and the legacy of other times coexist with modernization and progress. All this gives Paphos the stamp that led it to be chosen as one of the best cities in the Mediterranean to live in. The municipality is part of the Paphos district, one of the six into which the island is divided.

Its economy has tourism as its central pillar. Then, there is a development of agriculture on the outskirts of the municipality, where bananas, grapes, and tobacco are grown. All this contributes in a fundamental way to the development of the local economy. Paphos is fortunate to have the sea at almost all its cardinal points: to the west, to the south, and the north.

This very particular characteristic influences the spirit and the ways of the Cypriots who visit the city or choose it to live. In addition, it is the place where the Greeks worshipped Aphrodite, a name linked especially with Paphos. Since 1980 it has been the fastest-growing municipality in Cyprus, both in economic terms and social and cultural terms. All accompanied by a state-of-the-art infrastructure that allows you to have more and better services for your citizens.

The axis of this social, cultural, and economic life is the Apostolou Pavlou Avenue. It is the busiest street in Paphos, widely used to connect the two most important neighborhoods of the city. As we have already discussed in other articles, The ancient town of Paphos was the center of worship to Aphrodite for the entire Aegean world. The goddess of love sanctuary ruins can still be seen, especially a circumference marked by massive foundation walls.

After its destruction by an earthquake, the sanctuary was rebuilt by Vespasian. But as the official site of the Municipality of Paphos indicates, this was also where Christianity began to function as the official religion. Even the first Christian official of the Roman Empire was the governor of Paphos, in times when this city was the capital of Cyprus. Currently, the enjoyment of the city passes through its streets, both in the new and the old part of the city.

The latter is where the cathedral, the market square, and countless other squares are located, privileged witnesses of the rich historical past of Paphos. As the official site of the municipality of Paphos indicates, its citizen "lives a comfortable life thanks to the prosperity that exists due to the economic growth of the city." And, as we said, it is a city that has nothing to envy other cities in continental Europe. What to know The ancient city of Kourion: was one of the city-states of Cyprus.

It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Rock of Aphrodite: It is located halfway between the arena of Kourion and Paphos. It is known worldwide for being the birthplace of Aphrodite. Tomb of the Kings: This is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Paphos.

Its construction is characterized by Doric columns and carved friezes in great detail. Kato Archaeological Park: This site has one of the top collections of mosaic floors found in Cyprus.

By viotopo News

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Paphos Municipality

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