Paphos Castle is located at the western end of the city port. It was originally a Byzantine fortress built to protect the port. Today, the visitor can see the Western Frankish Tower with the Venetian additions as restored by the Ottomans in 1592, according to a relevant inscription above the entrance of the castle. A white marble slab above the entrance of the tower refers to its reconstruction in 1592 AD, by the Turkish governor of Cyprus Ahmet Pasha.
The main fortress of the city was located in Saranta Kolones, about 600 meters west, and was destroyed by the earthquake of 1222.
Sep 16 - Apr 15:
Mon - Sun: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Apr 16 - Sep 15:
Mon - Sun: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Single ticket: € 2.50
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paphos_Castle
Address 8040, Cyprus
Coordinates 34°45'13.201" N 32°24'25.055" E
