Petra tou Romiou (Greek: Πέτρα του Ρωμιού; lit. "Rock of the Roman", that is Eastern Roman or Byzantine,[2] or "Rock of the Greek"), also known as Aphrodite's Rock,[3] is a sea stack in Paphos, Cyprus. It is located off the shore along the main road from Paphos to Limassol. The combination of the beauty of the area and its status in mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite makes it a popular tourist location.[4]
The sea in this region is generally rough, persuading tourists not to swim there. It is not permitted to climb the rock. A restaurant, a tourist pavilion and the Aphrodite Hills resort are nearby.
The shore of Petra tou Romiou
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^Greeks after AD 212 referred to themselves as Ῥωμαῖοι (Romaioi) or Ῥωμιοί (Romioi), i.e. Romans, since virtually all Greeks were Roman citizens.[1]
^"The Story of Aphrodite's Rock" (PDF). The University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
^"Petra tou romiou". www.thanasistavern.com/. Thanasis Tavern at Kouklia. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
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