Paphos Attractions
Ramoc Mosaic, Paphos © Cyprus Tourism
The Mosaics of Paphos
The striking mosaic floors in a series of ancient Roman
noblemen’s villas, dating from the third to fifth
century AD, are a must-see for visitors to Paphos. The site where
the villas are still being excavated can be found about 300 metres
from the Paphos harbour. The mosaics featuring mythological scenes
are visible in the houses of Dionysus, Orpheus and Aion, and the
Villa of Theseus. All were made of small cubes of marble and stone,
called tesserae, with glass paste added to widen the range of
colour. In the House of Dionysus, for example, 5,985 square feet
(556 sq metres) of floor space in 14 rooms are covered with the
gorgeous mosaics.
Address: Kyriakou Nikolaou Street;
Telephone: 26 306 217;
Opening time: Daily 8am to 5pm (September to May), 8am to 7.30pm (June to August);
Admission: £2
