Cyprus Ruins: Paphos Archaeological Sites – The Top 5

Cyprus ruins: Paphos archaeological sites…

If you are a history enthusiast and you like archaeological sites, you might want to check out this…

…Here are the Top 5 archaeological sites in the Paphos district…

  • Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (also known as Kato Paphos Archaeological Park)
  • Tombs of the Kings
  • Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church and St Paul’s Pillar
  • Paphos Medieval Castle
  • Archaeological Site of Palaepaphos (Old Paphos in Greek)

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Cyprus Ruins (Paphos): Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (also known as Kato Paphos Archaeological Park)

The Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos is an UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see attraction in Kato Paphos. If you are a history buff, you should definitely include it in your itinerary.

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Cyprus Ruins (Paphos): Tombs of the Kings

This impressive Necropolis is part of the archaeological site of Nea Paphos in Kato Paphos and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Is it worth a visit?

Absolutely!

Include it in your itinerary and you won’t regret it!

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Cyprus Ruins (Paphos): Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church and St Paul’s Pillar

This important pilgrimage site – the church of Panagia Chrysopolitissa and St Paul’s Pillar – is a must visit attraction in Kato Paphos.

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Cyprus Ruins (Paphos): Paphos Medieval Castle

This charming castle is located in the harbor of Paphos…and the history behind it is very interesting.

Visit Paphos harbor and it’s very easy to spot the castle.

If you decide to enter the castle – you pay a small entrance fee – go up to the roof to take a look at the harbor, the promenade and the Mediterranean sea. The view from up there is spectacular! Time to take some pictures! :-)

For more information and pictures of the castle click the link below.


Cyprus Ruins (Paphos): Archaeological Site of Palaepaphos (Old Paphos in Greek)

If you are a history enthusiast and like archaeological ruins a visit to Palaepaphos (Old Paphos) is a must :-).

Palaepaphos (Palaipafos) was one of the most important city-kingdoms in Cyprus and the first site to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1980.

Significant monuments in Palaepaphos (Palaipafos) Archaeological site are…

  • The Sanctuary of Aphrodite
  • The House of Leda
  • The city wall and the Palace of Hadji Abdulla
  • The northeast gate of the defensive wall
  • The Church of Panagia Katholiki
  • The cemeteries
  • The Lusignan sugar-cane refinery in the coastal plain
  • The Lusignan Manor House

Click the link below for further information and pictures of this important UNESCO archaeological site.


…And that wraps up our article on “Cyprus Ruins: Paphos Archaeological Sites – The Top 5”. We hope you have a great holiday here on our island! Enjoy :-)