Pafos UNESCO Park vs Monuments 3D

This application provides comprehensive information, videos, photography, 360◦ tours and audio tours about the UNESCO Pafos Archaeological Park, Medieval Castle and Tombs of the Kings! The inclusion of the Kato Pafos archaeological site in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1980 was the catalyst for a far-reaching plan, the aim of which was to protect and maintain the town's archaeological remains, as well as to promote them and provide comprehensive information for visitors. Ancient temples, rock-cut tombs and Roman villas with elaborate mosaic floors all reflect the highly sophisticated societies which inhabited Pafos in the past, from the Neolithic period, through Hellenistic and Roman times to the Byzantine era. All these illustrate Paphos' exceptional architectural and historic value and contribute extensively to our understanding of ancient architecture, ways of life, and thinking. The villas are richly adorned with mosaic floors that are among the most beautiful in the world. These mosaics constitute an illuminated gallery of ancient Greek mythology, with representations of Greek gods, goddesses and heroes, as well as activities of everyday life. The complex of the Kato Pafos archaeological park also includes other important monuments, such as the Asklepieion, the Odeon, the Agora, the 'Saranta Kolones' fortress, the basilica of Panagia Limeniotissa (Our Lady of the Harbour). The Pafos Castle is one of Cyprus’ most iconic landmarks. Originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour, the castle was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th Century and was later dismantled in 1570 by the Venetians. The Ottomans rebuilt it in the 16th Century when they conquered the island. Today, the castle reflects the Ottoman restoration of the western Frankish tower with its Venetian additions. Throughout its long-standing history, the Pafos Castle was used as a prison, and even as a storage area for salt when Cyprus was a British colony. In 1935, it was declared an ancient monument and has now become a major tourist attraction. The landmark site also serves as the official venue and backdrop to the annual, world-renowned Pafos Aphrodite Festival, an artistic operatic event that takes place in September, attracting an audience of thousands from across the globe. Finally, Tombs of the Kings located approximately two kilometres north of Kato Pafos’ picturesque harbor. Tombs of the Kings is a vast necropolis of unique, well-preserved underground tombs and chambers. Dating back to the 4th Century, the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site from the Hellenistic and Roman periods features a desert-like landscape with tombs carved out of solid rock, including an impressive atrium below ground level, surrounded by columns. High officials rather than royalty were buried here; the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.

Experience the monuments of the State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg in a whole new dimension! Drawing on extensive archival research and using state-of-the-art digital surveying and documentation methods, the State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg are exploring their rich treasure trove of cultural monuments. The meticulously generated results are transformed into detailed 3D models and made available free of charge in this app. Visit the famous Heidelberg Palace Gardens as they were once conceived but never built! Explore the ruins of Hohentwiel Fortress and discover why this mighty fortress was once slated for demolition! Visit the Watteau Cabinet at Bruchsal Palace and marvel at the magnificent panel paintings that have long since been lost! Book a nature conservation trail for your school class around the Dilsberg Castle ruins! Walk like Alice in Wonderland across the laid table at Weikersheim Palace and collect the ingredients for historical recipes! Immerse yourself in the worlds of historical paintings and murals, or listen to the daily life in an 18th-century palace kitchen through our elaborately produced audio descriptions. With this app, we are constantly seeking to combine the fun of learning with high-quality 3D models. Beyond that, you will of course also find everything you need to know about the castles and gardens, such as information on opening times, how to get there and accessibility. The app is part of the pilot project of the flagship initiative ‘Virtual Reconstruction of Cultural Properties’, funded by the State of Baden-Württemberg.