Paphos Castle

Paphos Harbour Castle
(Greek: Κάστρο της Πάφου, Turkish: Baf Kalesi)
Location within Cyprus
General information
Architectural styleMedieval
LocationPaphos, Cyprus
Coordinates34°45′13″N 32°24′25″E / 34.75367°N 32.406911°E / 34.75367; 32.406911

Paphos Castle is located at the western end of the city port. It was originally a Byzantine fortress built to protect the port.

The main fortress of the city was located in Saranta Kolones, about 600 metres (2,000 ft) west, and was destroyed by the earthquake of 1222.

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