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Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church

Pafias Aphroditis, Paphos, Cyprus
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Ranked #6 of 28 attractions in Paphos
Type: Religious Sites
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It take quite a long drive to get there so not best for children. There are other monasteries closer to pafos. But if you are on the mountains, really worth to see

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Reading, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

There isnt a huge amount here but what is there is nice enough to walk around and see - you can do this for free without going inside the church. If you do want to go inside the church then please remember that there is a dress code - modesty being the key so women in shorts etc are not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Very well laid out, easy access to site. Good view points for takings photographs. Walkable from the Aloe hotel.

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Buckingham, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

A little church on the site of a large one, with St Paul's Pillar in one corner. Walkways give good views of the former basilica, and there is a brief history on a notice board. Everyone should see it while they can as the lack of care for this site is likely to result in its deterioration.

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Nice, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We stumbled on this site on our second day in Paphos and it certainly deserves mention because of it's significence to Christian and and archeology lovers alike..The site overall is quite large, because the original Byzantine basilica had seven naves, but not much of it remains. Access is aided by walkways which give an elevated view of the whole site... More

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Washington DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

If you appreciate Byzantine art and visiting churches, this is one not to be missed. It's quite special - enjoy!

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

A little church in the middle of the city surrounded by ruins and mosaics - very pretty. Not sure if the minster feeds them but the stray cats are also fun to watch.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

The church and its surroundings definitely suffer from being in the middle of modern-day Lower Paphos, as the hum of traffic and modern buildings are all around. Nevertheless when one sits down inside the church it has a special feel to it - peaceful and full of history. The famous 'Whipping Stone' is too easily overlooked on the way up... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

We actually visited the place after 2 weeks in Paphos thinking earlier it's not a must see. We were wrong. The place is really worth a visit and stroll around. The church itself is nice, but the location on the grounds of the ancient chapel and city grounds add to the experience. There are special viewing paths created on top... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

This church is currently still being used by both Anglicans and Catholics. However, the significance of this church is St. Paul's pillar which is outside the church. Legend has it that this is the pillar where Paul the Apostle(formerly Saul) was flogged before converting the Roman Proconsul to Christianity. This account can be found in Acts 13. The exterior of... More

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