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Paphos Archaeological Park

A large archaeological zone around ancient Nea Paphos, known for villas with Roman mosaics and remains spanning many centuries.

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Paphos Archaeological Park Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
2 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Paphos Coast & Ancient Paphos
Last checked
10 Aug 2026

Why visit

The site brings several layers of ancient urban life together in one walk. Mosaic floors preserve mythological scenes in unusually clear detail, while the theatre, agora and ruined houses make it possible to read the scale of the former city rather than viewing a single monument in isolation. The stop works especially well when placed beside nearby sites from the same region, because the contrast in landscape, architecture or historical period makes the wider character of Cyprus easier to understand.

What you will see

  • House of Dionysos mosaics.
  • House of Theseus.
  • Odeon and agora area.
  • Coastal archaeological landscape.

History

Nea Paphos developed from the Hellenistic period and became an important administrative centre under Roman rule. Excavation has revealed houses, theatres, public buildings and fortifications; the wider Paphos archaeological area is inscribed by UNESCO.

Visitor tips

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    Allow time for the surrounding landscape or historic streets where these form part of the site context.

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    Check current official information before relying on a particular entrance, service, crossing arrangement or interior visit.

About Paphos Coast & Ancient Paphos

Ancient Paphos, Kouklia and the south-western coast combine UNESCO archaeology, harbour fortifications and religious sites.

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All of Paphos
Tombs of the Kings Paphos · Cyprus Rock-cut Hellenistic and Roman tombs set in an open coastal necropolis north of central Paphos. Paphos Castle Paphos · Cyprus A compact stone fortress standing at the western end of Paphos harbour. Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa Paphos · Cyprus A working church surrounded by the remains of an early Christian basilica and later religious buildings in Kato Paphos. Petra tou Romiou Kouklia · Cyprus A distinctive sea-stack landscape on the south-west coast associated in later tradition with Aphrodite. Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos Kouklia · Cyprus The remains of the ancient sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia, one of the principal cult centres of ancient Cyprus. Agios Neophytos Monastery Tala · Cyprus A monastery in the hills above Paphos centred on a rock-cut hermitage associated with Saint Neophytos.

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