Attractions
Tombs of the Kings
There are actually no kings buried here. Rather the site known
as the Tombs of the Kings, one mile (2km) northwest of Paphos
harbour towards Coral Bay, was the final resting place of about 100
Ptolemaic aristocrats who lived and died in the...
see full detailsThe 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....
see full detailsCatacombs
A large pistachio tree marks the entrance to the underground
catacombs of Agia Solomoni in Kato Paphos. The tree is a strange
sight, festooned as it usually is with pieces of cloth tied onto it
by the faithful as offerings, in the hope...
see full detailsAcropolis
Near the modern Paphos lighthouse is sited a complex of ancient
buildings, including a Roman Odeon, built in the 2nd century AD,
which has been restored and is now used for summer orchestral and
stage performances. The Odeon was the focus of the...
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