Paphos - Upper Town Páfos - Ktíma
Ktima, or the upper town of Paphos, used to be clearly separated from the old town but now so much development has taken place that the division is no longer clear.
Ktima contains most of the shops and the cheaper hotels and is less oriented for the tourist.
Ktima contains most of the shops and the cheaper hotels and is less oriented for the tourist.
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Fabrica Hill
At the end of Apostolou Pavlou Avenue is Fabrica Hill. This is a rocky mound where there are chambers cut out of the rock, but it is unclear what they were used for. They had vaulted roofs and possibly painted walls. Just east of here is a large theater, which has not been excavated, but there is a good view from the hill to the town and sea below. An inscription in the area suggests that it was built in 3 B.C.
Garrison's Camp
Just inside the city wall of Ktima are some underground chambers cut out of the rock called Garrison's Camp. They resemble other chambers found at nearby sites and could have been cut in the fourth century B.C. The northern and western sides have been excavated and were possibly the living quarters of the soldiers. The site runs off a long corridor with chambers to the east and north. It was probably some sanctuary to a pagan deity but there is no definitive evidence of this and there was also a Christian basilica in the forecourt which is still being excavated.
Paphos Market
Near Agora Street is the Paphos Market. It is a colorful, lively place where villagers bring their produce to sell. It is open only in the morning.
