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The Ancient Odeion: The Odeon lies east of the light house, close to a rocky rise. Archeologists have suggested it may be the site of the Acropolis. Most probably the Odeon was roofed, and used for musical concerts and theatrical acts. It is not certain how many tiers of seats were in the Odeon. However it could accommodate a few thousand. It is believed the Odeon was most luckily destroyed by an earthquake.
Harbour: As Paphos was the capital during the Hellenistic-Roman time Harbour has experienced a considerable activity. Currently, it performs a different task. It is closely associated with present-day tourism. Cafes, Restaurants and tavernas, are around the Harbour, cater for a large number of visitors who come to the Harbour for a fresh fish meal, refreshment or a stroll along the promenade.
Catacomb of Saint Solomoni: The Catacomb can be found to the left of the Paphos-Harbour road, at approximately one kilometer from the medieval fort.
The visitor has to descend twenty or so steps to find him self in front of four subterranean chambers, a Holly well and an open courtyard. At a later stage the largest chamber was transformed into a church which was, originally, frescoed, traces of which can be seen today. Lower down at a second underground level one finds the holly well, which, to this day, maintains a small trickle. Some legends underline the healing properties of the water as repairs ophthalmic conditions, while others refer to the treatment of Malaria.
A large terebinth tree, several centuries old, grows on the rock above the Catacomb. The ailing hang personal article of clothing, usually handkerchiefs, on its branches, believing that long with these items, they rid themselves of their condition.
Mosaics
The House of Dionysus: A visit to the house of Dionysus, lying between the Harbour and the Light house,
is a "Must" for every foreign visitor to Paphos. The mosaic decorations and the mythological compositions are the main characteristics of the restored roman Villa. These mosaics took their name due to several presentations of Dionysus, the god of wine.
Near the house of Dionysus the house of Theseus is lying. These mosaics are dating back to 2nd Century A.D. Besides their stunned geometrical decorations the most important mosaic worth seeing is the Theseus killing the Minotaur. These mosaics successfully exhibit the well known Myth of Crete.
The House of Aion is another fabulous mosaic. This house represents five of the most well-known Myths, first is the bath of Dionysus second is Leda and the swan third is the Beauty contest between Cassiopia and Nereids forth is the Apollo with Mersyas and the challenge to the musical duel and fifth is the triumphant of Dionysus.
The house of Orpheus which resembles Orpheus and his Lyre, Hercules and the Nemea Lion as well as the Amazons and the House of four seasons with their broken mosaic floor represent the personification of the four seasons are also some amazing Mosaics worth visiting while you are in Paphos.
