Paphos
Sign in to savePaphos, also spelled Pafos, is a coastal city in southwest Cyprus and the capital of the Paphos District. In classical antiquity, two locations were known as Paphos: Old Paphos (now called Kouklia) and New Paphos. It is the fourth-largest city in the country, after Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, with an urban population of 55,000.
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Paphos is a coastal city in southwestern Cyprus and the capital of the Paphos District, making it the country's fourth-largest city with about 55,000 residents. The city has historical significance dating back to classical antiquity, when two separate locations bearing the name Paphos existed—Old Paphos (now Kouklia) and New Paphos.
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Article
32 sectionsContents
- Geography
- History
- Foundation myth
- Old Paphos
- Aphrodite and Paphos
- New Paphos
- Archaeology
- Post-Classical history
- Modern Paphos
- Economy
- Landmarks
- Climate
- Transport
- Public transport
- Motorways
- Airport
- Port
- Hospitals and medical centres
- Education
- Higher education
- Arts
- Pafos 2017 – European Capital of Culture
- Sports
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Consulates
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Paphos, also spelled Pafos, is a coastal city in southwest Cyprus and the capital of the Paphos District. In classical antiquity, two locations were known as Paphos: Old Paphos (now called Kouklia) and New Paphos. It is the fourth-largest city in the country, after Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, with an urban population of 55,000.
The modern city of Paphos lies on the Mediterranean coast, about west of Limassol, the island's largest port; the two cities are connected by the A6 highway. Paphos International Airport is the country's second-largest airport, and serves as a gateway to western and southern Cyprus. The city has a subtropical-Mediterranean climate, and experiences the mildest temperatures on the island.