About
Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was a centre of the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. Aphrodite's legendary birthplace was on this island, where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th century B.C. The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that the site is of exceptional architectural and historic value. The mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the most beautiful in the world.
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Plan your visit
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Paphos combines a living city and a wider archaeological UNESCO landscape. Public urban areas are broadly open; archaeological and museum components keep separate hours.
Admission
Free
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Stroller-friendly
- Safety
- Sun exposure and site-to-site movement matter more here than they do at a single indoor attraction.
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Planning Paphos
The rest of my Paphos saves, on the city's planning pages.