Paphos Municipality

Province ·🇨🇾 Cyprus

Population 1,150

Area 17 km²

Time zone Asia/Nicosia

Official website www.pafos.org.cy

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Paphos Must-Sees

Explore the rich history of Paphos through its ancient ruins and coastal landmarks. This list features the 2nd-century Roman Odeon and the Paphos Archaeological Park, home to the intricate mosaics of the House of Dionysos. Visit the Tombs of the Kings, a sprawling Hellenistic necropolis, and the Byzantine Paphos Castle at the harbor's edge. The collection also includes St Paul's Pillar, a significant Christian site, and the 19th-century lighthouse overlooking the Mediterranean.

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Ancient Ruins and Tombs

Paphos is home to an extensive collection of UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites dating from the Hellenistic to the Roman periods. This list includes the Nea Paphos archaeological park, featuring Roman villas with intricate floor mosaics like the House of Dionysos and the House of Theseus. It also covers the Tombs of the Kings, a rock-cut necropolis, and religious landmarks such as the 5th-century Basilica of Panagia Limeniotissa and the Agia Solomoni Catacombs.

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Christian Heritage Sites

Explore the spiritual heart of Paphos through its diverse Christian monuments. This collection highlights the Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa complex, where a 13th-century church stands amidst the ruins of a massive 4th-century Byzantine basilica near St Paul's Pillar. From the prominent red domes of Ayioi Anargiroi to local neighborhood chapels like Agios Kendeas and Panagia Pantanassa, these sites illustrate the city's continuous religious evolution from late antiquity to the present day.

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