Paphos castle
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: castle
subject: historic building
description: Paphos castle has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
description: Το κάστρο της Πάφου αποτελεί ανακηρυγμένο Αρχαίο Μνημείο από το 1935 και Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς της ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ από το 1980, μαζί με άλλα μνημεία του αρχαιολογικού πάρκου της Πάφου. Κατέχει δεσπόζουσα θέση στο λιμάνι της πόλης και είχε ως κύριες λειτουργίες του, αφενός, τον έλεγχο του λιμανιού και, αφετέρου, την προστασία από οποιαδήποτε εχθρικά στρατεύματα. Η πλειονότητα των ερευνητών συμφωνεί ότι το κάστρο ανεγέρθηκε γύρω στα μέσα/τέλη του 14ου αιώνα από την Φράγκικη οικογένεια των Λουζινιανών, βασιλέων της Κύπρου, παρότι δεν υπάρχουν αξιόπιστες πηγές που να επιβεβαιώνουν την ανέγερση οποιασδήποτε μορφής οχυρωματικών έργων στη Πάφο ανάμεσα στον καταστροφικό σεισμό του 1222 και την εισβολή των Γενουατών το 1373 . Σήμερα το κάστρο θεωρείται το πλέον αναγνωρίσιμο και κυρίαρχο αρχαιολογικό κατάλοιπο της Πάφου και επομένως θεωρείται ορόσημο τόσο για τους τουρίστες όσο και την ίδια την πόλη. Για τον λόγο αυτό το κάστρο διακοσμεί αρκετά εικονιστικά μέσα όπως φωτογραφίες, καρτ-ποστάλ, γραμματόσημα και γκραβούρες. Σήμερα το κάστρο είναι ανοικτό προς επίσκεψη από το κοινό.
creator: CVAR
source: [1] V. Lysandrou, A. Agapiou, M. Ioannides, N. Kantiranis, E. Charalambous, and D. Hadjimitsis, “Integrated Investigation of Built Heritage Monuments: The Case Study of Paphos Harbour Castle, Cyprus,” Heritage, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1–14, 2018. [2] J. S. Petre, Crusader Castles of Cyprus: The Fortifications of Cyprus Under The Lusignans: 1191-1489. Nicosia: Cyprus Research Centre, Texts and Studies in the History of Cyprus LXIX, 2012. [3] C. Enlart, L’ Art Gothique et de la Renaissance en Chypre. Paris: Republished translated and edited by David Hunt (London, 1987), 1899. [4] G. Jeffery, A Description of the Historic Monuments of Cyprus: Studies in the Archaeology and Architecture of the Island. Cyprus, 1918. [5] E. Aristidou, Pafos Castle. Nicosia, 1994. [6] C. Corvisier, “Le château de Pafos,” in L’Art gothique en Chypre, Paris, 2006. [7] G. Grivaud, Excerpta Cypria Nova, Vol. I. Nicosia: Voyageurs Occidentaux a Chypre au XVeme Siecle, Centre de Recherches Scientifiques. Sources et Etudes de L’Histoire de Chypre, 1990. [8] C. D. Cobham, Exerpta Cypria, Materials for a History of Cyprus. 1969. [9] R. C. Severis, Monuments and Memories, Castles and Forts of Cyprus. Nicosia: The Hellenic Bank, 2011. [10] M. Sanuto, I Diarii di Marino Sanuto. Venezia, 1969. [11] G. G. Cavazzana Romanelli, F., Cyprus 1542. The Great Map of the Island by Leonida Attar. Nicosia, 2006. [12] G. Hill, A History of Cyprus, Vol. II. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1948. [13] Chroniques d’Amadi et de Strambaldi, Vol. I. Paris: Collection de documents inedits sur l’histoire de France, Ed. de Mas Latrie, R., 1891. [14] F. Bustron, Chronique de l’Île de Chypre. Paris: ed. Rene de Mas Latrie. Collection des documents inedits sur l’ histoire de France: Melanges historiques, 5, 1886. [15] S. Lusignan, Description de Toute L’Isle de Chypre. Paris: Republished in Nicosia, 2004, Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 1580. [16] A. Thevet, Cosmographie de Levant. 1556. [17] L. Makhairas, Recital concer…
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
publisher: Digital Heritage Research Lab Cyprus University of Technology
contributor: Department of Antiquities, Cyprus
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, EuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Orthophoto views of Paphos castle The architectural drawings of the Paphos castle
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language: en
language: el
type: IMAGE
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Kato Pafos castle

Commemorative Issue of 'Europa' 2017 postage stamps series depicting the Castles of Cyprus
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: postage stamps
subject: airmail stamps
subject: philately
subject: castle
subject: historic building
description: The theme of this year’s series “EUROPA” which is selected by the European Postal Organisation (PostEurop) and is common to all the organization’s member states, is “ Castles”. The series “Europa 2017” is composed of two stamps which depict castles of Cyprus. The stamp of 41c stamp depicts the Castle of Larnaka and its present day form. It was originally built by the Ottomans in 1625, replacing an older Lusignan castle which had been damaged. The castle was used as a military garrison residence and to protect the neighboring anchorage. The 64c stamp depicts the castle of Paphos castle which has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
creator: Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
creator: Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
source: Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
source: Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
date: 2017.05.04
contributor: Designer: Ioanna Kalli
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town The Paphos Medieval castle located at the town's harbour The Medieval castle of Paphos glow at night Front side of a postcard depicting the Fortress of Paphos in Cyprus alongside its back cover Front side of a postcard depicting the Fortress of Paphos in Cyprus alongside its back cover Commemorative Issue of ΕuropaVisit postage stamps series of Cyprus
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language: el
language: en
type: IMAGE
identifier: 2017CS344, 2017CS345
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Kato Pafos Castle

Commemorative Issue of ΕuropaVisit postage stamps series of Cyprus
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: airmail stamps
subject: philately
subject: postage stamps
description: The 51c stamp depicts sunset at Paphos harbour with its medieval castle in the background. It reminds one of the Assyrian King Sargon II who referred to Cyprus as: “The land in the sea of the setting sun”. Paphos castle has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing. Cyprus as a holiday destination for all seasons offers visitors an exhilarating, unforgettable and care free time. With its: Sun-drenched beaches and dark blue seas, Snow-clad mountains and cedar forests, Picturesque villages steeped in wine history, Delightful treks in unspoilt Akamas Byzantine Churches and World Heritage Sites, Cyprus exudes a cultural heritage from mythological times and a history dating back to some 10,000 years. It invites everyone to re-live the love life of Aphrodite and Adonis, to explore its ancient monuments, to savour its wines and home made desserts and take with them memories that will last a lifetime.
creator: Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
creator: Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
source: Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
source: Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
date: 2012.05.02
contributor: Designer: Stelios Karamallakis
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town The Paphos Medieval castle located at the town's harbour The Medieval castle of Paphos glow at night Front side of a postcard depicting the Fortress of Paphos in Cyprus alongside its back cover Front side of a postcard depicting the Fortress of Paphos in Cyprus alongside its back cover
format: jpeg
language: el
language: en
type: IMAGE
identifier: 2012CS197, 2012CS198
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Kato Pafos Castle

Postcard, front side: the Fortress of Paphos, back side: personal message from the sender to the recipient
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: postcards
subject: photographic postcards
subject: picture postcards
subject: castle
subject: historic building
description: Paphos castle has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
description: Το κάστρο της Πάφου αποτελεί ανακηρυγμένο Αρχαίο Μνημείο από το 1935 και Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς της ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ από το 1980, μαζί με άλλα μνημεία του αρχαιολογικού πάρκου της Πάφου. Κατέχει δεσπόζουσα θέση στο λιμάνι της πόλης και είχε ως κύριες λειτουργίες του, αφενός, τον έλεγχο του λιμανιού και, αφετέρου, την προστασία από οποιαδήποτε εχθρικά στρατεύματα. Η πλειονότητα των ερευνητών συμφωνεί ότι το κάστρο ανεγέρθηκε γύρω στα μέσα/τέλη του 14ου αιώνα από την Φράγκικη οικογένεια των Λουζινιανών, βασιλέων της Κύπρου, παρότι δεν υπάρχουν αξιόπιστες πηγές που να επιβεβαιώνουν την ανέγερση οποιασδήποτε μορφής οχυρωματικών έργων στη Πάφο ανάμεσα στον καταστροφικό σεισμό του 1222 και την εισβολή των Γενουατών το 1373 . Σήμερα το κάστρο θεωρείται το πλέον αναγνωρίσιμο και κυρίαρχο αρχαιολογικό κατάλοιπο της Πάφου και επομένως θεωρείται ορόσημο τόσο για τους τουρίστες όσο και την ίδια την πόλη. Για τον λόγο αυτό το κάστρο διακοσμεί αρκετά εικονιστικά μέσα όπως φωτογραφίες, καρτ-ποστάλ, γραμματόσημα και γκραβούρες. Σήμερα το κάστρο είναι ανοικτό προς επίσκεψη από το κοινό.
creator: Sofoklis Aipavlitis
creator: Σοφοκλής Αϊπαυλίτης
source: Sofoklis Aipavlitis Archive
source: Αρχείο Σοφοκλή Αϊπαυλίτη
publisher: UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage / Digital Heritage Research Lab Cyprus University of Technology
date: 1936
contributor: Spyros Haritou
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town The Paphos Medieval castle located at the town's harbour The Medieval castle of Paphos glow at night
format: jpeg
language: el
language: en
type: POSTCARD
identifier: SA_PC (14)_(14a)
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697

Postcard, front side: the Fortress of Paphos, back side: personal message from the sender to the recipient
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: photographic postcards
subject: picture postcards
subject: postcards
subject: castle
subject: historic building
description: Paphos castle has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
description: Το κάστρο της Πάφου αποτελεί ανακηρυγμένο Αρχαίο Μνημείο από το 1935 και Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς της ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ από το 1980, μαζί με άλλα μνημεία του αρχαιολογικού πάρκου της Πάφου. Κατέχει δεσπόζουσα θέση στο λιμάνι της πόλης και είχε ως κύριες λειτουργίες του, αφενός, τον έλεγχο του λιμανιού και, αφετέρου, την προστασία από οποιαδήποτε εχθρικά στρατεύματα. Η πλειονότητα των ερευνητών συμφωνεί ότι το κάστρο ανεγέρθηκε γύρω στα μέσα/τέλη του 14ου αιώνα από την Φράγκικη οικογένεια των Λουζινιανών, βασιλέων της Κύπρου, παρότι δεν υπάρχουν αξιόπιστες πηγές που να επιβεβαιώνουν την ανέγερση οποιασδήποτε μορφής οχυρωματικών έργων στη Πάφο ανάμεσα στον καταστροφικό σεισμό του 1222 και την εισβολή των Γενουατών το 1373 . Σήμερα το κάστρο θεωρείται το πλέον αναγνωρίσιμο και κυρίαρχο αρχαιολογικό κατάλοιπο της Πάφου και επομένως θεωρείται ορόσημο τόσο για τους τουρίστες όσο και την ίδια την πόλη. Για τον λόγο αυτό το κάστρο διακοσμεί αρκετά εικονιστικά μέσα όπως φωτογραφίες, καρτ-ποστάλ, γραμματόσημα και γκραβούρες. Σήμερα το κάστρο είναι ανοικτό προς επίσκεψη από το κοινό.
creator: Sofoklis Aipavlitis
creator: Σοφοκλής Αϊπαυλίτης
source: Sofoklis Aipavlitis Archive
source: Αρχείο Σοφοκλή Αϊπαυλίτη
publisher: Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
date: 1953.12.29
contributor: H. C. Pandelides
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town The Paphos Medieval castle located at the town's harbour The Medieval castle of Paphos glow at night Front side of a postcard depicting the Fortress of Paphos in Cyprus alongside its back cover
format: jpeg
language: en
type: POSTCARD
identifier: SA_PC (12)_(12a)
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Kato Pafos Castle

Postcard, front side: Cypriot people in front of Kolossi Castle, back side: a message of the sender to the recipient
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castle
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: historic building
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: photographic postcards
subject: picture postcards
subject: postcards
description: Kolossi castle is a medieval castle built in the 15th century A.D. It is also known as Koulas. The donjon lies in the vicinity of the village of the same name in the south-western outskirts of Limassol. The plain on which the castle is located is one of the agriculturally richest regions of the island from which the renowned Commandaria comes from. The order of Saint John, the owners of the castle, initiated the production of the wine which reached even north-European royal courts. The castle constitutes one of the most important building works of the Frankish period (A.D. 1191-1489). Its services were multi-faceted throughout the centuries including being: the main residence of the Grand Commander and the administrative centre of the Order; the estates’ nucleus for the production of sugar and other products of the region; the domination symbol of the Hospitallers; a storage house; water features; and viewpoints. Before the erection of the current castle, a quadrangular curtain wall with supporting rooms on the west side, related to the refinement of sugar, must occupied the area. However, the keep which one can see today was built in the 1450s by Louis de Magnac, the General Commander of the Hospitallers in Cyprus. The fortress is an enormous square, well-built, three-story edifice, built from local limestone ashlar blocks. The castle is one of the most photographed monuments, adorning postcards, postage stamps, gravures and other media. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
description: Το κάστρο Κολοσσίου είναι Μεσαιωνικό φρούριο το οποίο χρονολογείται στον 15ο αιώνα μ.Χ. και οικοδομήθηκε με χορηγία του Louis de Magnac, Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου του Τάγματος των Ιωαννιτών Ιπποτών. Το φρούριο ονομάζεται και Κούλας και βρίσκεται σε μια από τις πιο εύφορες πεδιάδες του νησιού, στα νοτιο-δυτικά της πόλης της Λεμεσού στην οποία έδρευε η Commanderie – Ανώτατη Στρατιωτική Διοίκηση - των Ιωαννιτών Ιπποτών, από την οποία εξέλαβε και το όνομά του το περίφημο κρασί Κουμανταρία. Το κάστρο αποτελεί ένα από τα πιο σημαντικά οικοδομήματα της Φραγκικής περιόδου (A.D. 1191-1489) και κατά τη διάρκεια των αιώνων είχε αρκετές και διαφορετικές χρήσεις όπως η κύρια κατοικία του Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου και το διοικητικό κέντρο του Τάγματος, κέντρο παραγωγής ζάχαρης και άλλων προϊόντων της περιοχής, σύμβολο κυριαρχίας των Ιωαννιτών Ιπποτών, αποθηκευτικοί χώροι, δεξαμενές νερού και παρατηρητήριο. Το κάστρο αποτελεί ένα απο τα πιο πολυφωτογραφημένα μνημεία του νησιού, διακοσμώντας καρτ-ποστάλ, γραμματόσημα, γκραβούρες και άλλα μέσα. Σήμερα το κάστρο είναι ανοικτό προς επίσκεψη από το κοινό.
creator: Sofoklis Aipavlitis
creator: Σοφοκλής Αϊπαυλίτης
source: Sofoklis Aipavlitis Archive
source: Αρχείο Σοφοκλή Αϊπαυλίτη
publisher: Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
date: 1919.01.08
contributor: M. Caremfilaki
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Postage stamp of King George V depicting Kolossi castle 2 1/2 piasters (1934) Postage stamp of King George VI depicting Kolossi castle 2 1/2 piasters (1938) Postage stamp of King George VI depicting Kolossi castle 3 piasters (1938) Postage stamp of King George VI depicting Kolossi castle 4 piasters (1938) Postage stamp of Kolossi Castle, EUROPA Issue Architecture (1978) Photograph of the Kolossi castle during the 1950s-1960s (PIO – Press and Information Office) Photograph of the Kolossi castle (Pattichion Municipal Museum, Historical Archive and Research Centre) Photograph of the Kolossi Medieval Castle (13th centuary) History of Kolossi castle Images of Kolossi castle's 3D point cloud Flythrough video presenting Kolossi castle's 3D pointcloud Video showing tourists visiting archaeological sites all around Cyprus, including the Kolossi castle
format: jpeg
language: el
language: en
type: Postcard
identifier: SA_PC (8)_(8a)
coverage: 34.66516, 32.93406
coverage: Kolossi Castle

Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: castle
subject: historic building
description: Paphos castle has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
description: Το κάστρο της Πάφου αποτελεί ανακηρυγμένο Αρχαίο Μνημείο από το 1935 και Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς της ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ από το 1980, μαζί με άλλα μνημεία του αρχαιολογικού πάρκου της Πάφου. Κατέχει δεσπόζουσα θέση στο λιμάνι της πόλης και είχε ως κύριες λειτουργίες του, αφενός, τον έλεγχο του λιμανιού και, αφετέρου, την προστασία από οποιαδήποτε εχθρικά στρατεύματα. Η πλειονότητα των ερευνητών συμφωνεί ότι το κάστρο ανεγέρθηκε γύρω στα μέσα/τέλη του 14ου αιώνα από την Φράγκικη οικογένεια των Λουζινιανών, βασιλέων της Κύπρου, παρότι δεν υπάρχουν αξιόπιστες πηγές που να επιβεβαιώνουν την ανέγερση οποιασδήποτε μορφής οχυρωματικών έργων στη Πάφο ανάμεσα στον καταστροφικό σεισμό του 1222 και την εισβολή των Γενουατών το 1373 . Σήμερα το κάστρο θεωρείται το πλέον αναγνωρίσιμο και κυρίαρχο αρχαιολογικό κατάλοιπο της Πάφου και επομένως θεωρείται ορόσημο τόσο για τους τουρίστες όσο και την ίδια την πόλη. Για τον λόγο αυτό το κάστρο διακοσμεί αρκετά εικονιστικά μέσα όπως φωτογραφίες, καρτ-ποστάλ, γραμματόσημα και γκραβούρες. Σήμερα το κάστρο είναι ανοικτό προς επίσκεψη από το κοινό.
creator: Edwards Voskeritchian Photographer
creator: Φωτογράφος Edwards Voskeritchian
source: Seb and Albert Edwards Photographic Archive
source: Αρχείο Seb και Albert Edwards
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
publisher: Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
contributor: Sebough Albert Edwards Voskeritchian
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town
format: jpeg
language: el
language: en
type: IMAGE
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Káto Páfos castle

Paphos Medieval castle located at the town's harbour
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: castle
subject: historic building
description: Paphos castle has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
description: Το κάστρο της Πάφου αποτελεί ανακηρυγμένο Αρχαίο Μνημείο από το 1935 και Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς της ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ από το 1980, μαζί με άλλα μνημεία του αρχαιολογικού πάρκου της Πάφου. Κατέχει δεσπόζουσα θέση στο λιμάνι της πόλης και είχε ως κύριες λειτουργίες του, αφενός, τον έλεγχο του λιμανιού και, αφετέρου, την προστασία από οποιαδήποτε εχθρικά στρατεύματα. Η πλειονότητα των ερευνητών συμφωνεί ότι το κάστρο ανεγέρθηκε γύρω στα μέσα/τέλη του 14ου αιώνα από την Φράγκικη οικογένεια των Λουζινιανών, βασιλέων της Κύπρου, παρότι δεν υπάρχουν αξιόπιστες πηγές που να επιβεβαιώνουν την ανέγερση οποιασδήποτε μορφής οχυρωματικών έργων στη Πάφο ανάμεσα στον καταστροφικό σεισμό του 1222 και την εισβολή των Γενουατών το 1373 . Σήμερα το κάστρο θεωρείται το πλέον αναγνωρίσιμο και κυρίαρχο αρχαιολογικό κατάλοιπο της Πάφου και επομένως θεωρείται ορόσημο τόσο για τους τουρίστες όσο και την ίδια την πόλη. Για τον λόγο αυτό το κάστρο διακοσμεί αρκετά εικονιστικά μέσα όπως φωτογραφίες, καρτ-ποστάλ, γραμματόσημα και γκραβούρες. Σήμερα το κάστρο είναι ανοικτό προς επίσκεψη από το κοινό.
creator: Pattichion Municipal Museum, Historical Archive and Research Centre
creator: <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=%CE%A0%CE%B1%CF%84%CF%84%CE%AF%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%BD+%CE%94%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C+%CE%9C%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%BF%2C+%CE%99%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C+%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%BF+%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9+%CE%9A%CE%AD%CE%BD%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF+%CE%9C%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%B5%CF%84%CF%8E%CE%BD">Παττίχειον Δημοτικό Μουσείο, Ιστορικό Αρχείο και Κέντρο Μελετών
source: Costakis Eleftheriades Collection
source: Συλλογή Κωστάκη Ελευθεριάδη
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
publisher: Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
contributor: Pattichion Municipal Museum, Historical Archive and Research Centre
contributor: Παττίχειον Δημοτικό Μουσείο, Ιστορικό Αρχείο και Κέντρο Μελετών
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town
format: jpeg
language: el
language: en
type: IMAGE
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Káto Páfos castle

Commemorative postage stamp series of the Republic of Cyprus depicting 'Kyrenia II' in front of Paphos Medieval castle
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: airmail stamps
subject: philately
subject: postage stamps
subject: historic building
description: The story of this sailing ship, christened 'Kyrenia II', began when the original of which it is a replica set sail some 2,400 years ago, and on a fateful voyage sank off the coast of Kyrenia. It was not until 1965 that a diver accidentally came across the wreck. Its timbers were carbon dated to 388 B.C. and its cargo of olives and almonds to 288 B.C. The Department of Antiquities classified it as an archaeological treasure and the American Institute of Nautical Archaeology was approached to help raise and preserve it. This was done and it now lies preserved in Kyrenia castle. 'Kyrenia II', a full-sized model of the original was built by the Hellenic Institute for the Preservation of Nautical Tradition, at Perama in 1982. It was not an easy task as traditional rather than modern tools were used and the builders wanted to replicate ancient Greek shipbuilding methods to ensure authenticity. 'Kyrenia II' was launched in 1985. The journey to the Statue of Liberty's Centenary Celebrations in 1986 was made possible in the safety of a containership. An ocean crossing was not deemed possible but it did sail into New York. It also sailed to Greece and back even though at times it had to be towed. It also made trips to Hamburg and Expo 92 in Seville, and was on show at various locations in Greece. Its final resting place is planned to be the Museum of Nautical History at Ayia Napa in Cyprus.
creator: Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
creator: Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
source: Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
source: Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
publisher: Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
date: 1987.10.03
contributor: Designer: Y. Pantsopoulos
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town The Paphos Medieval castle located at the town's harbour The Medieval castle of Paphos glow at night Front side of a postcard depicting the Fortress of Paphos in Cyprus alongside its back cover Front side of a postcard depicting the Fortress of Paphos in Cyprus alongside its back cover Commemorative Issue of ΕuropaVisit postage stamps series of Cyprus Commemorative Issue of 'Europa 2017' postage stamps series depicting two of the Castles of Cyprus
format: tiff
language: el
language: en
type: IMAGE
identifier: 1987-KYRENIA II-5C
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Kato Pafos Castle

Paphos Medieval castle at night
subject: antiquities (object genre)
subject: castles (fortifications)
subject: coastal fortifications
subject: fortifications
subject: forts
subject: monuments
subject: World Heritage Sites
subject: castle
subject: historic building
description: Paphos castle has been a declared Ancient Monument since 1935 and a UNESCO World Heritage List monument, along with other monuments of the archaeological park of Paphos, since 1980. It is located in the harbour area of Paphos town and its main role was to control the gateway of the port and provide defence against any hostile troops . Most scholars agree upon the mid-/late-14th century as its date of erection by the Frankish ruling family of the Lusignans, despite there being no solid and reliable testimonies regarding any fortification works carried out between the earthquake of 1222 and the invasion of the Genoese in 1373. Its importance lies in the symbolic meaning as the most prominent and dominant archaeological monument of Paphos and therefore it is considered a landmark for tourists and the town itself. The castle adorns several types of media such as photographs, postcards, postage stamps and gravures. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
description: Το κάστρο της Πάφου αποτελεί ανακηρυγμένο Αρχαίο Μνημείο από το 1935 και Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς της ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ από το 1980, μαζί με άλλα μνημεία του αρχαιολογικού πάρκου της Πάφου. Κατέχει δεσπόζουσα θέση στο λιμάνι της πόλης και είχε ως κύριες λειτουργίες του, αφενός, τον έλεγχο του λιμανιού και, αφετέρου, την προστασία από οποιαδήποτε εχθρικά στρατεύματα. Η πλειονότητα των ερευνητών συμφωνεί ότι το κάστρο ανεγέρθηκε γύρω στα μέσα/τέλη του 14ου αιώνα από την Φράγκικη οικογένεια των Λουζινιανών, βασιλέων της Κύπρου, παρότι δεν υπάρχουν αξιόπιστες πηγές που να επιβεβαιώνουν την ανέγερση οποιασδήποτε μορφής οχυρωματικών έργων στη Πάφο ανάμεσα στον καταστροφικό σεισμό του 1222 και την εισβολή των Γενουατών το 1373 . Σήμερα το κάστρο θεωρείται το πλέον αναγνωρίσιμο και κυρίαρχο αρχαιολογικό κατάλοιπο της Πάφου και επομένως θεωρείται ορόσημο τόσο για τους τουρίστες όσο και την ίδια την πόλη. Για τον λόγο αυτό το κάστρο διακοσμεί αρκετά εικονιστικά μέσα όπως φωτογραφίες, καρτ-ποστάλ, γραμματόσημα και γκραβούρες. Σήμερα το κάστρο είναι ανοικτό προς επίσκεψη από το κοινό.
creator: Cyprus Tourism Organisation
creator: Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού
source: Cyprus Tourism Organisation
source: Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού
publisher: Library of Cyprus University of Technology
publisher: Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
contributor: Cyprus Tourism Organisation
contributor: Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού
rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
relation: Photograph of Paphos Castle (14th century) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle, Paphos, Cyprus (1940-1965) Photograph of the Castle and the port of Paphos Photograph of the Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus Postcard, Fortress of Paphos, Cyprus (1936) Postcard, Paphos Catle and Harbour, Cyprus (1953) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, ΕuropaVisit Cyprus, Commemorative Issue (2012) Postage stamp of Paphos Castle, Europa Castles (2017) Postage stamp of Kyrenia II in front of Paphos Castle (1984) Paphos castle History of Paphos castle Flythrough video presenting Paphos castle's point cloud Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town Photograph of Paphos Medieval castle dominating the harbour of the town The Paphos Medieval castle located at the town's harbour
format: jpeg
language: el
language: en
type: IMAGE
coverage: 34.75364, 32.40697
coverage: Káto Páfos castle