Location: Paphos
Top Things to do in Paphos
Top 9 Sacred & Religious Sites 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. Church of Panayia Horteni
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Gialia Monastery
5. Agia Moni Monastery
6. Temple of Aphrodite
7. Ekklisia Tou Agiou Antoniou
8. Church of Archangelos Michael
9. Cami-i Kebir Mosque
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
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