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Paphos Lighthouse
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Paphos Lighthouse

Paphos, Cyprus

About Paphos Lighthouse

Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the city of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island.

Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the city of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island. Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies. The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain.

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Early Christian basilica ruins in central Kato Paphos with mosaic floors and columns — one of the city’s most photogenic heritage sites.

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The harbor castle gives the waterfront its strongest visual anchor and is one of the city’s easiest photo stops.

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This mosaic house is a highlight for visitors who like mythology, color, and close-range archaeological detail.

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