Pillar of St. Paul (Paphos)

Cyprus / Government controlled area / Pafos / Paphos
 column, interesting place

Once an imposing Gothic church stood near the basilica, it has been destroyed in the 16th century. Today you can see some rests of it - especially the famous St. Paul's Pillar. According to the tradition, St. Paul was tied to it and lashed by the roman governor of Paphos.

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Coordinates:   34°45'29"N   32°24'49"E
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