Paphos Lighthouse, Maritime beacon in Paphos, Cyprus
Paphos Lighthouse is a white cylindrical tower standing 20 m (66 ft) tall on a raised point at the edge of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. It has a single open gallery near the top and a glass lantern room that faces the sea on all sides.
The lighthouse was built in 1888 during the British administration of Cyprus to guide ships along the route between the Suez Canal and British colonial ports. It has remained in continuous use since then and still functions as an active navigational aid today.
The lighthouse stands inside the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, surrounded by Roman ruins and ancient mosaics that lie just a short walk away. This mix of a working navigational structure and ancient remains gives the site a layered character that visitors notice as they move through the grounds.
The tower sits within the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, so visitors can combine a stop here with a walk through the surrounding ruins. An early morning visit is a good idea, as the path to the top can become uncomfortably warm later in the day.
The light from this tower sends out a long white flash every 15 seconds, a pattern that is registered in nautical charts and still used by vessels today. Standing at the harbour after dark, you can watch the rhythm of the flash against the open sea.
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