The live views above show the Olympic stadium construction sites.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Olympic Committee Happy with London 2012 Site Progress
London 2012 Olympics webcams
With exactly 2 years now to go before the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Jacques Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee has visited the site of the Olympic stadium and declared his satisfaction with the progress of the development work.
The live views above show the Olympic stadium construction sites.
The live views above show the Olympic stadium construction sites.
Bangkok Named as The World's Top City
Bangkok webcam live city view
Some respite from some difficult recent times for the city of Bangkok came today in the form of the award of the prestigious award of the World's Top City by the respected industry Travel and Leisure magazine.
The Governor of Bangkok, Sukhumbhand Paribatra told a news conference: "What we have in our hands is very precious," said Sukhumbhand. "We must prevent troubles and any more losses from happening in our beloved city. We should not damage it any further."
This webcam has a dramatic live of the Bangkok city skyline.
Some respite from some difficult recent times for the city of Bangkok came today in the form of the award of the prestigious award of the World's Top City by the respected industry Travel and Leisure magazine.
The Governor of Bangkok, Sukhumbhand Paribatra told a news conference: "What we have in our hands is very precious," said Sukhumbhand. "We must prevent troubles and any more losses from happening in our beloved city. We should not damage it any further."
This webcam has a dramatic live of the Bangkok city skyline.
Pensacola Webcam Shows Tourists Returning to Florida Beaches
Pensacola Beach, Santa Rosa Island on Florida's Emerald Coast
Live view from Pensacola Beach as the BP oil spill concern recedes, and tourists return to the beach and ocean.
One of the major concerns surrounding the recent BP oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico was the impact on the local tourist industry, and in Florida's coastal regions in particular there were real concerns that their livelihoods were under threat.
At the peak of the crisis, tar balls were washing up onto the white sand beaches, swimming was impossible and even fishing in the gulf waters was stopped.
A week on from the plugging of the well, and with surface oil fast dispersing, the live view form one of Florida's most popular beaches at Pensacola shows that the summer season tourism is thriving once again.
Live view from Pensacola Beach as the BP oil spill concern recedes, and tourists return to the beach and ocean.
One of the major concerns surrounding the recent BP oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico was the impact on the local tourist industry, and in Florida's coastal regions in particular there were real concerns that their livelihoods were under threat.
At the peak of the crisis, tar balls were washing up onto the white sand beaches, swimming was impossible and even fishing in the gulf waters was stopped.
A week on from the plugging of the well, and with surface oil fast dispersing, the live view form one of Florida's most popular beaches at Pensacola shows that the summer season tourism is thriving once again.
Gulf of Mexico Webcam
Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon Webcam - BP Oil Spill Live Feed
Live webcam feed from underwater in the Gulf of Mexico, looking at the plugged oil well.
The positive news continues to emerge form the Gulf of Mexico, with claims now emerging that , as well as the plug on the previously leaking oil well continuing to hold, the water which was previously floating on the surface water of the gulf is already almost completely dispersed.
The live feed of the capped well shows the success of the current capping effort.
Live webcam feed from underwater in the Gulf of Mexico, looking at the plugged oil well.
The positive news continues to emerge form the Gulf of Mexico, with claims now emerging that , as well as the plug on the previously leaking oil well continuing to hold, the water which was previously floating on the surface water of the gulf is already almost completely dispersed.
The live feed of the capped well shows the success of the current capping effort.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Santa Claus Live - Lapland Webcam
Santa Claus Webcam at the Arctic Circle, Lapland
A well-known folk legend associated with Santa Claus says that he lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual snow. The American version of Santa Claus says that he lives at his house on the North Pole, while Father Christmas is often said to reside in the mountains of Korvatunturi in Lapland Province, Finland. Santa Claus lives with his wife Mrs. Claus, a countless number of magical elves, and eight or nine flying reindeer. Another legend, popularized in the song Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, says that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior ("naughty" or "nice") and that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other gifts to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal to the naughty children, on the single night of Christmas Eve. He accomplishes this feat with the aid of the elves who make the toys in the workshop and the reindeer who pull his sleigh.
A well-known folk legend associated with Santa Claus says that he lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual snow. The American version of Santa Claus says that he lives at his house on the North Pole, while Father Christmas is often said to reside in the mountains of Korvatunturi in Lapland Province, Finland. Santa Claus lives with his wife Mrs. Claus, a countless number of magical elves, and eight or nine flying reindeer. Another legend, popularized in the song Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, says that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior ("naughty" or "nice") and that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other gifts to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal to the naughty children, on the single night of Christmas Eve. He accomplishes this feat with the aid of the elves who make the toys in the workshop and the reindeer who pull his sleigh.
Monday, July 26, 2010
The A Team 2010 - London Premiere Live
Live View of London Leicester Square
The 27th July 2010 sees the eagerly awaited London premiere of the brand new, updated A Team movie. The A-Team is a 2010 action film based on the television series of the same name. It was released in cinemas in the United States on June 11, 2010 by 20th Century Fox. The film was directed by Joe Carnahan and produced by Stephen J. Cannell, and brothers Ridley and Tony Scott.
This live view is Leicester Square, where the Empire cinema is located.
The 27th July 2010 sees the eagerly awaited London premiere of the brand new, updated A Team movie. The A-Team is a 2010 action film based on the television series of the same name. It was released in cinemas in the United States on June 11, 2010 by 20th Century Fox. The film was directed by Joe Carnahan and produced by Stephen J. Cannell, and brothers Ridley and Tony Scott.
This live view is Leicester Square, where the Empire cinema is located.
Knight and Day - London Premiere Red Carpet Live
London Odeon Cinema Live in Leicester Square
Tonight sees the eagerly awaited London premiere of the new blockbuster movie Knight and Day
Knight and Day, is a 2010 action comedy film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. The film, directed by James Mangold, is Cruise and Diaz's second on-screen collaboration following the 2001 film Vanilla Sky.
This live view is from directly outside the Odeon Cinema Leicester Square, where the stars will be arriving.
Tonight sees the eagerly awaited London premiere of the new blockbuster movie Knight and Day
Knight and Day, is a 2010 action comedy film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. The film, directed by James Mangold, is Cruise and Diaz's second on-screen collaboration following the 2001 film Vanilla Sky.
This live view is from directly outside the Odeon Cinema Leicester Square, where the stars will be arriving.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
BP Oil Spill Live Feed - Pressure Tests Underway
Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill - Live Feed
As the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues, optimism is growing that the latest capping attempt may prove successful, finally bringing an end to the flow of oil into the ocean.
Preparations are now well underway for a pressure test of the damaged oil well BP has said.
The test began late on Wednesday and is expected to last up to 48 hours. BP has said that valves were being positioned ready to gradually close the cap so that pressure could build up so the well's strength can be tested.
This live feed has a view directly over the leaking well, and will be one of the first to show whether the latest attempts are successful.
As the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues, optimism is growing that the latest capping attempt may prove successful, finally bringing an end to the flow of oil into the ocean.
Preparations are now well underway for a pressure test of the damaged oil well BP has said.
The test began late on Wednesday and is expected to last up to 48 hours. BP has said that valves were being positioned ready to gradually close the cap so that pressure could build up so the well's strength can be tested.
This live feed has a view directly over the leaking well, and will be one of the first to show whether the latest attempts are successful.
Sapporo Web Cam - Obon Festival of Souls 2010
Sapporo from Television Broadcasting House roof tower
Obon is one of the most important traditions for Japanese people. It is a Buddhist event and is the period of praying for the repose of the souls of one's ancestors. People believe that their ancestors' spirits come back to their homes to be reunited with their family during obon. Obon is an important family gathering time and many people return to their hometowns.
Dates of the festival vary across Japan, but on the 15th July this festival is celebrated in Sapporo, site of this live webcam view.
Obon is one of the most important traditions for Japanese people. It is a Buddhist event and is the period of praying for the repose of the souls of one's ancestors. People believe that their ancestors' spirits come back to their homes to be reunited with their family during obon. Obon is an important family gathering time and many people return to their hometowns.
Dates of the festival vary across Japan, but on the 15th July this festival is celebrated in Sapporo, site of this live webcam view.
London Odeon Web Cam - Karate Kid 2010 London Premiere
London Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square
The Karate Kid, known as The Kung Fu Kid in China and Best Kid in Japan and South Korea, is a 2010 martial arts remake of the 1984 film of the same name. Directed by Harald Zwart, produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, the remake stars Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. Principal photography for the film took place in Beijing, China; filming began around July 2009 and ended on October 16, 2009. The Karate Kid was released theatrically in the United States on June 11, 2010 and Singapore a day earlier on June 10, 2010.
The plot concerns a 12-year-old boy from Detroit who moves to China with his mother and incurs the wrath of the neighborhood bully. He makes an unlikely ally in the form of his aging maintenance man, Mr. Han, a kung fu master who teaches him the secrets to self-defense.
The London Premiere of this film is at London's Leicester Square Odeon, and this view covers the red carpet area where all the stars will arrive for the screening.
The Karate Kid, known as The Kung Fu Kid in China and Best Kid in Japan and South Korea, is a 2010 martial arts remake of the 1984 film of the same name. Directed by Harald Zwart, produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, the remake stars Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. Principal photography for the film took place in Beijing, China; filming began around July 2009 and ended on October 16, 2009. The Karate Kid was released theatrically in the United States on June 11, 2010 and Singapore a day earlier on June 10, 2010.
The plot concerns a 12-year-old boy from Detroit who moves to China with his mother and incurs the wrath of the neighborhood bully. He makes an unlikely ally in the form of his aging maintenance man, Mr. Han, a kung fu master who teaches him the secrets to self-defense.
The London Premiere of this film is at London's Leicester Square Odeon, and this view covers the red carpet area where all the stars will arrive for the screening.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
St Andrews Web Cam - Live at The Open 2010
This webcam has live feed views of The Old Course and Clubhouse at St Andrews, home of the Golf Open Championship as Tiger Woods returns to the Pro Tour in Scotland:
The Old Course and Clubhouse at St Andrews, home of the Golf Open Championship
The Open Golf Championship gets underway at the Old Course St Andrews on Thursday 14th July, where the world's greatest golfers will battle for the famous Claret Jug.
The last 2 St Andrews Opens have been won by Tiger Woods in 2000 and 2005. The 2010 version sees the famous 17th "Road Hole", possibly the most famous hole in golf, lengthened for the first time in over 100 years.
The Old Course and Clubhouse at St Andrews, home of the Golf Open Championship
The Open Golf Championship gets underway at the Old Course St Andrews on Thursday 14th July, where the world's greatest golfers will battle for the famous Claret Jug.
The last 2 St Andrews Opens have been won by Tiger Woods in 2000 and 2005. The 2010 version sees the famous 17th "Road Hole", possibly the most famous hole in golf, lengthened for the first time in over 100 years.
Pamplona Webcam - Last Day of The 2010 Running of The Bulls
Plaza del Castillo, Pamplona. San Fermin festival, site of 'el encierro', The Running of the Bulls
After another exciting week at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, highlighted as forever unique in 2010 by the addition of a first Spanish World Cup victory this year, the proceedings draw to a close with a final street party, and of course one last running of the bulls.
This live webcam view takes in the Plaza del Castillo, right in the centre of the town.
After another exciting week at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, highlighted as forever unique in 2010 by the addition of a first Spanish World Cup victory this year, the proceedings draw to a close with a final street party, and of course one last running of the bulls.
This live webcam view takes in the Plaza del Castillo, right in the centre of the town.
Paris Webcam - Live view of Bastille Day 2010
View of the Eiffel Tower
After a hangover of an extremely disappointing World Cup campaign, the people of France will be grateful for any excuse for a celebration, and the 14th July provides the perfect excuse, with festivities expected to last throughout the day, culminating in a party on the streets of Paris tonight.
This live webcam view comes right from the centre of Paris.
Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (National Celebration) and commonly le quatorze juillet (the fourteenth of July). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution. Festivities are held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in front of the President of the Republic.
After a hangover of an extremely disappointing World Cup campaign, the people of France will be grateful for any excuse for a celebration, and the 14th July provides the perfect excuse, with festivities expected to last throughout the day, culminating in a party on the streets of Paris tonight.
This live webcam view comes right from the centre of Paris.
Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (National Celebration) and commonly le quatorze juillet (the fourteenth of July). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution. Festivities are held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in front of the President of the Republic.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Live feed of BP latest attempts to plug oil leak
Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill - Live Feed
After months of leaking oil into the Gulf of Mexico, BP are optimistic about the success of their latest attempt to cap the oil spill, with the placement of a new cap on the leaking well believed to have gone well.
A spokesman yesterday said: "The measurements that will be taken during this test will provide valuable information about the condition of the well below the sea level and help determine whether or not it is possible to shut the well for a period of time"
One of the features of this story has been the presence of live feeds at the site, allowing people to view the status of the leaking well for themselves, with the live feeds proving very popular as both a news and PR tool.
After months of leaking oil into the Gulf of Mexico, BP are optimistic about the success of their latest attempt to cap the oil spill, with the placement of a new cap on the leaking well believed to have gone well.
A spokesman yesterday said: "The measurements that will be taken during this test will provide valuable information about the condition of the well below the sea level and help determine whether or not it is possible to shut the well for a period of time"
One of the features of this story has been the presence of live feeds at the site, allowing people to view the status of the leaking well for themselves, with the live feeds proving very popular as both a news and PR tool.
Phuket Webcam - Karon Bay Beach Live
Karon Bay beach in Phuket beach bar, restaurant deck and Andaman sea
A very popular tourist destination with visitors from around the world, the holiday resorts of Phuket offer fantastic weather all year round, glorious sandy beaches and a busy yet affordable lifestyle and nightlife with something for everyone to enjoy.
This webcam view comes from the beachfront at Karon Bay beach, one of the most picturesque and popular beaches on the island, and many would say in the world.
Karon Beach refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the western coast of Phuket, Thailand.
The beach is a popular destination for tourists. Generally quieter than neighbouring Patong Beach, it is especially popular among families and couples, and less popular with singles than Patong. It is also especially popular with Scandinavian tourists, with many businesses catering especially to them.
Karon Beach was heavily damaged by the tsunamis following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, especially in its southern regions, but has since largely recovered and by 2008 showed little evidence of tsunami damage.
A very popular tourist destination with visitors from around the world, the holiday resorts of Phuket offer fantastic weather all year round, glorious sandy beaches and a busy yet affordable lifestyle and nightlife with something for everyone to enjoy.
This webcam view comes from the beachfront at Karon Bay beach, one of the most picturesque and popular beaches on the island, and many would say in the world.
Karon Beach refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the western coast of Phuket, Thailand.
The beach is a popular destination for tourists. Generally quieter than neighbouring Patong Beach, it is especially popular among families and couples, and less popular with singles than Patong. It is also especially popular with Scandinavian tourists, with many businesses catering especially to them.
Karon Beach was heavily damaged by the tsunamis following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, especially in its southern regions, but has since largely recovered and by 2008 showed little evidence of tsunami damage.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Belfast Webcam - Orange Order March 2010
Belfast City Hall, looking out at Donegall Square North and Donegall Place
A feature of the summer in Northern Ireland are the various marches that take place in the country.
Orange walks are a series of parades held annually by members of the Orange Order during the summer in Northern Ireland, to a lesser extent in Scotland, and occasionally in England, the Republic of Ireland, and throughout the Commonwealth. These typically build up to the 12 July celebrations which mark Prince William of Orange's victory over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Although the term 'march' or 'parade' is widely used in the media, the Order prefers terms such as 'walk' or 'demonstration'.
The main march through Belfast on the 12th July will be covered by this webcam view, from Belfast City Hall, looking out at Donegall Square North and Donegall Place
A feature of the summer in Northern Ireland are the various marches that take place in the country.
Orange walks are a series of parades held annually by members of the Orange Order during the summer in Northern Ireland, to a lesser extent in Scotland, and occasionally in England, the Republic of Ireland, and throughout the Commonwealth. These typically build up to the 12 July celebrations which mark Prince William of Orange's victory over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Although the term 'march' or 'parade' is widely used in the media, the Order prefers terms such as 'walk' or 'demonstration'.
The main march through Belfast on the 12th July will be covered by this webcam view, from Belfast City Hall, looking out at Donegall Square North and Donegall Place
Madrid Webcam - Torre Caja Madrid Web Cam
Madrid city skyline, Chamartín railway station, and Torre Caja de Madrid
After a tournament lasting a full month, the World Cup 2010 finally crowned their champions last night, with European Champions Spain emerging as worthy winners.
The morning after has dawned bright as the the country wakes up to their new status as Champions of the World.
This is the live view of the Torre Caja Madrid (Spanish: Caja Madrid Tower), a skyscraper located in the Cuatro Torres Business Area in Madrid, Spain. With a height of 250 m (820 ft) and 45 floors, it is the tallest of the four buildings in the Cuatro Torres Business Area complex, surpassing Torre de Cristal by less than a metre.
Designed by Lord Foster, it was first known as Torre Repsol and would have served as headquarters for Repsol YPF oil and gas company. During the construction of the tower, Repsol decided to change the location of its future headquarters and the financial institution Caja Madrid purchased the building for €815 million in August 2007. Cuatro Torres Business Area (CTBA) (Spanish for Four Towers Business Area) is a business park located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (Spain), on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid.
The area contain the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain (Torre Espacio, Torre de Cristal, Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso and Torre Caja Madrid). The construction of the buildings finished in 2008. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain.[3] The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million (as of December 2009); the entire population of the metropolitan area (urban area and suburbs) is calculated to be 6,386,932. It is the third-most populous municipality in the European Union
After a tournament lasting a full month, the World Cup 2010 finally crowned their champions last night, with European Champions Spain emerging as worthy winners.
The morning after has dawned bright as the the country wakes up to their new status as Champions of the World.
This is the live view of the Torre Caja Madrid (Spanish: Caja Madrid Tower), a skyscraper located in the Cuatro Torres Business Area in Madrid, Spain. With a height of 250 m (820 ft) and 45 floors, it is the tallest of the four buildings in the Cuatro Torres Business Area complex, surpassing Torre de Cristal by less than a metre.
Designed by Lord Foster, it was first known as Torre Repsol and would have served as headquarters for Repsol YPF oil and gas company. During the construction of the tower, Repsol decided to change the location of its future headquarters and the financial institution Caja Madrid purchased the building for €815 million in August 2007. Cuatro Torres Business Area (CTBA) (Spanish for Four Towers Business Area) is a business park located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (Spain), on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid.
The area contain the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain (Torre Espacio, Torre de Cristal, Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso and Torre Caja Madrid). The construction of the buildings finished in 2008. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain.[3] The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million (as of December 2009); the entire population of the metropolitan area (urban area and suburbs) is calculated to be 6,386,932. It is the third-most populous municipality in the European Union
Eiffel Tower Webcam - Bastille Day in Paris
Live view of the Eiffel Tower
Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (National Celebration) and commonly le quatorze juillet (the fourteenth of July). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution. Festivities are held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in front of the President of the Republic.
There is a live webcam view from central Paris for this event.
Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (National Celebration) and commonly le quatorze juillet (the fourteenth of July). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution. Festivities are held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in front of the President of the Republic.
There is a live webcam view from central Paris for this event.
Dubrovnik Webcam - Summer Festival 2010
View of Dubrovnik city streets
Dubrovnik Summer Festival is an annually-held summer festival instituted in 1949, held in Dubrovnik, Croatia in the period July 10th - August 25th.
In a unique ambient of open and closed scenes of Renaissance-Baroque city of Dubrovnik a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance is presented annually. President of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Ivo Josipović will host the Dubrovnik Summer Festival’s representatives: General manager Ivica Prlender with his associates Ivan Repušić and Dora Ruždjak on June 16 at 11 o'clock. The Festival representatives will traditionally invite the President to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival on July 10. Festival's sales office on Stradun is opened from July 1st, with working hours from 9am till 11pm every day. Apart from Stradun, all guests can buy the tickets in Festival's Palace (Od Sigurate 1 street) or online.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival is an annually-held summer festival instituted in 1949, held in Dubrovnik, Croatia in the period July 10th - August 25th.
In a unique ambient of open and closed scenes of Renaissance-Baroque city of Dubrovnik a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance is presented annually. President of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Ivo Josipović will host the Dubrovnik Summer Festival’s representatives: General manager Ivica Prlender with his associates Ivan Repušić and Dora Ruždjak on June 16 at 11 o'clock. The Festival representatives will traditionally invite the President to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival on July 10. Festival's sales office on Stradun is opened from July 1st, with working hours from 9am till 11pm every day. Apart from Stradun, all guests can buy the tickets in Festival's Palace (Od Sigurate 1 street) or online.
Paphos Webcam - Live Cyprus Mediterranean View
View of the Paphos coast from Chlorakas Hill
A popular webcam view comes from the west coast of the island of Cyprus, looking towards Paphos (Pafos) and the Mediterranean.
Paphos is a coastal city in the southwest of Cyprus and the capital of Paphos District. In antiquity, two locations were called Paphos: Old Paphos and New Paphos. The currently inhabited city is New Paphos.
Near Palaepaphos (Old Paphos) at the seaside of Petra-tou-Romiou is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty and the founding myth is interwoven with the goddess at every level, so that Old Paphos became the most famous and important place for worshipping Aphrodite in the ancient world. In Greco-Roman times Paphos was the island's capital, and it is famous for the remains of the Roman governor's palace, where extensive, fine mosaics are a major tourist attraction. The apostle Paul of Tarsus visited the town during the first century. The town of Paphos is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
A popular webcam view comes from the west coast of the island of Cyprus, looking towards Paphos (Pafos) and the Mediterranean.
Paphos is a coastal city in the southwest of Cyprus and the capital of Paphos District. In antiquity, two locations were called Paphos: Old Paphos and New Paphos. The currently inhabited city is New Paphos.
Near Palaepaphos (Old Paphos) at the seaside of Petra-tou-Romiou is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty and the founding myth is interwoven with the goddess at every level, so that Old Paphos became the most famous and important place for worshipping Aphrodite in the ancient world. In Greco-Roman times Paphos was the island's capital, and it is famous for the remains of the Roman governor's palace, where extensive, fine mosaics are a major tourist attraction. The apostle Paul of Tarsus visited the town during the first century. The town of Paphos is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
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