Paphos Castle, originally a Byzantine fort, rebuilt by Lusignans and strengthened by the Ottomans in evening sunshine

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By the side of the harbour is Paphos Castle, originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbour and rebuilt by the Lusignans in the thirteenth century, then dismantled in 1570 by the Venetians , who found themselves unable to defend it against the Ottomans, who in their turn restored and strengthened it after they captured the island.

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Size: 5669px × 3765px
Location: Paphos Castle, Kato Paphos, Pafos, Cyprus
Photo credit: © Mike McCormac / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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