It was renovated in 2015 after an initiative by the municipality of Paphos with the help of The Cyprus Association of Librarians – Information Scientists (CALIS). Paphos’ Public Library opened its doors to the public in 1946, where it hosted many cultural activities.
Founded by the mayor of time Christodoulos Galatopoulos, who it was named after subsequently. It now holds 26,000 volumes, including historic documents and rare publications.
Working Hours: | Monday-Friday : 7:30-15:00 | Saturday & Sunday : Closed |
Another important religious site is the Ayia Sofia mosque (Cami-i Kebir). The mosque is located in the Ottoman area of the old city, the Moutalos area. It combines medieval and Ottoman architectural elements. It was originally a Christian church dedicated to Saint Sofia and was converted to a mosque during Ottoman rule in 1571. Surrounding the mosque there is a Muslim cemetery. With just a few minutes’ walk you will discover the Ottoman baths, also known as Hamam baths. Located near the Market, the baths were built in 1592 and used until the 1950s, making them an important reference in the old city’s history. They were restored in 2015 by the Municipality and are part of the UNESCO heritage sites.
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