The enchanting and historic Kouklia Village
Kouklia (Greek: Κούκλια Turkish: Kukla) is a village in the Paphos District, about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the city of Paphos on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.
The village is built in the area of "Palaepaphos" (Old ), mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty. The foundation myth is interwoven with Aphrodite at every level, such that Old Paphos became the centre for her worship in the ancient world.
The entire area is an important archaeological site which includes the temple of "Aphrodite of Pafos" (Pafia Aphrodite) and the remains of the fortifications of Palaipafos. Various artifacts are on display in the archaeological museum housed in a medieval villa to the south of the village.
Kouklia is situated only minutes away from Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley golf courses.
The Kouklia Arts Centre Studio/ Gallery faces the village square, within the oribginal village Supermarket - a building over 100 years old. The Craft Centre entrance faces two restaurants and the second village car park.
Kouklia is an unspoiled village, popular with tourists, and an inviting place to sit in a local taverna in the warm Cyprus sunshine, whilst enjoying typical Cypriot life going on around you.
Cyprus, and in particular the Kouklia area, provides a continual source of artistic inspiration. Cyprus has some of the most fantastic sunsets, views, and beautiful all year round flowers.
The village is built in the area of "Palaepaphos" (Old ), mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty. The foundation myth is interwoven with Aphrodite at every level, such that Old Paphos became the centre for her worship in the ancient world.
The entire area is an important archaeological site which includes the temple of "Aphrodite of Pafos" (Pafia Aphrodite) and the remains of the fortifications of Palaipafos. Various artifacts are on display in the archaeological museum housed in a medieval villa to the south of the village.
Kouklia is situated only minutes away from Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley golf courses.
The Kouklia Arts Centre Studio/ Gallery faces the village square, within the oribginal village Supermarket - a building over 100 years old. The Craft Centre entrance faces two restaurants and the second village car park.
Kouklia is an unspoiled village, popular with tourists, and an inviting place to sit in a local taverna in the warm Cyprus sunshine, whilst enjoying typical Cypriot life going on around you.
Cyprus, and in particular the Kouklia area, provides a continual source of artistic inspiration. Cyprus has some of the most fantastic sunsets, views, and beautiful all year round flowers.
