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Paphos Must-Sees

Paphos serves as an open-air museum featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Tombs of the Kings necropolis and the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, known for its extensive Roman mosaics. The region's connection to Greek mythology is preserved at Petra tou Romiou and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite. Natural landmarks include the limestone cliffs of Avakas Gorge and the Akamas Peninsula, while the Edro III shipwreck and coastal lagoons offer distinct maritime landscapes along the western Cypriot coast.

Paphos Must-Sees — Карта

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Tombs of the Kings

The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north of Paphos harbour in Cyprus.

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Paphos Archaeological Park

Paphos Archaeological Park contains the major part of the important ancient Greek and Roman city and is located in Paphos, southwest Cyprus.

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Petra tou Romiou

Petra tou Romiou, also known as Aphrodite's Rock, is a sea stack in Paphos, Cyprus.

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Aphrodite's temple

Located in Kouklia, this site represents one of the most important pilgrimage centers of the ancient Greek world, with ruins dating back to the 12th century BC.

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Odeon

The Roman amphitheatre was built in 2nd century and nowadays it serves as a venue for all kinds of performances.

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The House of Dionysos

A 2nd-century Roman villa featuring approximately 556 square meters of well-preserved floor mosaics depicting mythological scenes and vintage motifs.

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Sanctuary of the paphian Aphrodite

The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia was a sanctuary in ancient Paphos on Cyprus dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.

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Coral Bay

Coral Bay is a popular tourist resort in the Peyia municipality 11 km north of the city of Paphos.

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Avakas Gorge

If you are a nature-lover and fancy a picturesque hike, this is the place to go.

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Adonis Baths

A natural swimming area featuring two-level waterfalls and deep pools, traditionally linked to the mythological meeting place of Aphrodite and Adonis.

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Akamas Peninsula

Akamas, is a promontory and cape at the northwest extremity of Cyprus with an area of 230 square kilometres.

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Paphos Lighthouse

Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the city of Paphos.

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Edro III Shipwreck

This 80-meter-long cargo ship ran aground during a storm in 2011 and remains stranded on the rocky coastline near the Peyia sea caves.

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Blue Lagoon

A remote bay on the Akamas Peninsula characterized by exceptionally clear turquoise waters and a sandy seabed, accessible primarily by boat or four-wheel-drive vehicles.