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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Mirek Zabski (10 months ago)
Harbour fortress from the Byzantine times. The original fortress was rebuilt by the Turks in the 18th century C.E. Saranta Kolones was solid and large. The defensive walls were almost 10 feet thick. A wide water moat also surrounded the fortress. Unfortunately, an earthquake typical of this region destroyed the fortress. Ruins left, but it's worth visiting and seeing. It won't be a waste of time. I recommend a visit. I visited in May 2015.
Harbour fortress from the Byzantine times. The original fortress was rebuilt by the Turks in the 18th century C.E. Saranta Kolones was solid and large. The defensive walls were almost 10 feet thick. A wide water moat also surrounded the fortress. Unfortunately, an earthquake typical of this region destroyed the fortress. Ruins left, but it's worth visiting and seeing. It won't be a waste of time. I recommend a visit. I visited in May 2015.
Mohammed Malik (18 months ago)
This is such a beautiful place but make sure you go on a good day not when it’s raining. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes otherwise you will regret later. So much history.
This is such a beautiful place but make sure you go on a good day not when it’s raining. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes otherwise you will regret later. So much history.
Remote Life (20 months ago)
Quit interesting and historical area and Happy to visit there.
Quit interesting and historical area and Happy to visit there.
Dave Schram (2 years ago)
Very cool castle that had a moat around it. I'm sure this would be been incredible to see when it was built, but it was only used for approx. 25 years!!!!! Enjoy Paphos!
Very cool castle that had a moat around it. I'm sure this would be been incredible to see when it was built, but it was only used for approx. 25 years!!!!! Enjoy Paphos!
Steve Parry (2 years ago)
What an an usual castle, I’ve seen a few and this is different (in my opinion) as it’s been left since the earthquake and was not rebuilt (castles are usually built on top of each other or redeveloped). But .... it’s also an unusual shape as your see, the sunset is incredible and adds to the aura of the area (worth a visit).
What an an usual castle, I’ve seen a few and this is different (in my opinion) as it’s been left since the earthquake and was not rebuilt (castles are usually built on top of each other or redeveloped). But .... it’s also an unusual shape as your see, the sunset is incredible and adds to the aura of the area (worth a visit).
