City: Cyprus
Top Things to do in Cyprus
What to do and see in Cyprus, Cyprus: The Best Ancient Ruins
Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. Cyprus is located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece.
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1. Church of Panayia Horteni
2. Salamis
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4.5 based on 1,289 reviews
Reviewed By presfordrules - Chicago, United States
Just a short drive from the main town, the ruins are just off the parking lot. Not overrun with visitors, but a sprawling gymnasium and baths complex and wonderful ampitheatre are highlights. The short loop takes you to all you need to see. We did the longer walk, which goes through brush for a while before coming to much less impressive ruins.
3. Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
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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. Aya Trias Basilica
5. Kourion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,728 reviews
Reviewed By globepouncing - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Kourion has everything one might want in an ancient archaeological site: a theatre, an agora, an early Christian basilica, excellent mosaics, Roman baths, a seaside location, and more! There is nothing better than to be at this site on a cool, sunny day. If you are in Cyprus, don't miss Kourion. It is very close to Limassol and not too far from Paphos.
6. Saint Hilarion Castle
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4.5 based on 2,128 reviews
Reviewed By DWELSingapore
The weather was cool when we visited in middle of March and it was not too crowded. The climb up was not complicated - simply follow the signage and stone steps all the way up. The peak iof the castle is at over 700 metres. It offers a commanding views of Kyrenia/Girne area. We saw some visitors from group tours scrambled up the castle due to the limited time given for them to explore the sprawling castle grounds. We hired a taxi service from North Cyprus Brothers Taxi Services and could spend a good amount of time at the castle. We were picked up at our hotel in South Nicosia, went through the customs at the borders smoothly and had 6-7 hours to explore St Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia Harbour, the old harbour & Bellapais Abbey at a leisurely pace. Kyrenia, and especially St Hillarion Castle, is worth a day's visit as the views here are picturesque, and offered a different perspective of Cyprus.
7. Bellapais Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,478 reviews
Abtei von Bellapais Bellapais Abbey
Reviewed By 508shirleym
We visited as part of a tour of Northern Cyprus and loved the village and the monastery. The views are beautiful and the monastery and its surroundings are tranquil and interesting - definitely worth a visit and you can see why Laurence Durrell chose to write here!
8. The Sanctuary Of Apollo
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By taheya - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Great sites in kourrion. So many historical sites above a beautiful beach with a lovey restaurant. Go visit if you are in Cyprus
9. St. Georgios Church, Basilica & Rock Tombs
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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
