Location: Paphos
Top Things to do in Paphos
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Paphos, Paphos District
Paphos, the capital of western Cyprus, has some serious historical clout. Site of the vast fourth-century BC Tombs of the Kings, set high on a cliff above the sparkling sea, as well as a dramatic Byzantine castle and fine mosaics, it's also known as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. The population of 27,000 is swelled by a summer influx of beach-bound English, German and Scandinavian visitors. A beautiful old harbor awaits, while modern hotels and restaurants stretch along the promenade.
Restaurants in Paphos
1. Yeroskipou Town Hall
2. The Villa of Theseus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By 983paulinep - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
This site is right next to the harbour and has a very cheap entry price. The mosaics are everywhere and some you can even walk on as they are mainly outside. Incredible workmanship.
3. Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,497 reviews
Reviewed By christopherhK1186BS - Paphos, Cyprus
We started at 8:30 hoping to best the heat, but it was hopeless Fascinating to see the mosaics Take water ( preferably cold in a thermos ), something to cover your head, sun cream, and a fan ( umbrella maybe as well ) There was a vending machine and toilets near the large building covering the museums A must do in Paphos
4. Agios Neophytos Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,541 reviews
Reviewed By cotsios79 - Nicosia, Cyprus
Located about 9km north of Pafos (Paphos), the monastery of Agios Neophytos was founded by the Cypriot recluse and writer Neophytos in the second half of the 12th century, in what used to be a secluded location at the head of the picturesque valley. The hermit carved a cave out of the mountains called the ‘Enkleistra’, which is covered with some of the finest examples of Byzantine frescoes that date back from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The monastery has a noteworthy ecclesiastical museum and its later church also contains some of the finest Post-Byzantine icons dating to the 16th century.
5. St. Georgios Church, Basilica & Rock Tombs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By TGGC - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Great place to visit if you have a car to get there. Peaceful, tranquil and relaxing. Just park and look out over the small harbour at a super sea view
6. Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By borisb432 - Belgrade, Serbia
Nice old church in Bizantine style with interesting interior and beautiful archaeological area around it with fine mosaic floors.
7. Saint Paul's Pillar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 994 reviews
Reviewed By HarleyMatt - Bristol, United Kingdom
The piller is amongst some of the nicest ruins in Paphos, you walk on raised walkways to view the pillers and mosaics of this large site.. the history here is really brought to life and is well worth a visit....................
8. Panagia of Sintis
9. Church of Agia Kyriaki and post St. Paul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 693 reviews
Reviewed By Pigman58 - Paphos, Cyprus
Although not on the scale of the Archaeological Park, this site is well worth a visit. It is the site of a 6th century church, plus a later church built over that, a 16th century church built over both, and the remains of a medieval Catholic church. Obviously, it is hard to fully envision what the site originally looked like, but the descriptive panels are good and there are some beautiful 6th century mosaics to be seen. The 16th century church of Agia Kyriaki, now shared by the local Anglican and Roman Catholic communities, is a simple Orthodox church, which nonetheless subtly reflects the denominations who now use it. Overall, well worth a visit.
10. The House of Dionysus
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