Description of the attraction
The Vouni Palace, or at least what is left of it, is located on a rocky plateau that rises 250 meters above the sea. It is believed that this structure was originally built around the beginning of the 5th century BC. ruler of the city of Marion to monitor the settlement of Salt, after its inhabitants opposed the Persians. However, when the Greek army in 449 BC. led by General Cimon captured Kition and Marion, thus getting rid of Persian rule, the palace was rebuilt several times. Originally erected in an oriental style, after reconstruction it became more like typical Greek buildings.
Then the palace complex included several sanctuaries and three large terraces, on one of which the palace itself was located with an area of more than 4 thousand square meters. Scientists suggest that there were more than 130 rooms in the palace. In its center was a huge pool. One of the main features of this building was that, thanks to a well-thought-out water supply system, fresh water was supplied to almost every room. Baths were found in the western part of the structure, which were also equipped with an excellent system of pipes, through which both cold and hot water flowed.
On the other terrace there was a temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. It was there that, in addition to various sculptures, treasures were kept. And on the lowest terrace were houses for ordinary people and servants.
However, the castle was completely destroyed in 380 BC. as a result of a strong fire, staged by the Persians, who again seized power, after which only the supporting walls survived. Since then, the palace has not been restored.
