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Paphos Castle

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Paphos Castle
Paphos Castle. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Paphos Castle is located at the western end of the port of Paphos and dates to the mid-13th century. The castle's original structure was built after the earthquake of 1222 destroyed Saranta Kolones, an earlier fortress about 600 metres (2,000 ft) north-east.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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