Travel Guide to Paphos, Cyprus

Within just several years Paphos turned from a quiet town into a major luxurious resort that is rich in tourist attractions and famous for its beautiful nature. The resort is open to visitors all year round. The sea here is always warm and the weather is sunny and windless.

Start your acquaintance with the city from visiting its historical and cultural monuments. Pafos Medieval Fort is one of them. It was built in the days of Alexander of Macedon and served as the main fortification facility. Among the attractions of Paphos there are sights that are included in the UNESCO list. The ancient town Nea Paphos is one of such sights. On the territory of the old town you will see the houses made yet by the Romans. The buildings are decorated with beautiful mosaics. Even now tourists can see the scenes from the famous myths that are laid on the floor and walls and are made of colored pebbles.

Don’t forget to participate in an excursion to one of the oldest cemeteries of Paphos, which is called the Tomb of the Kings. This place was used to bury people yet in the 3rd century BC. One of the most frequently visited cultural institutions of the town is the Byzantine Museum. Here you can see a large collection of icons created in the 12th - 18th centuries. The Ethnographical Museum of Eliades will provide you with information about the life of local people. Many items exhibited here are related to the Neolithic Era. Don’t forget to visit the Archaeological Museum of Pafos that exhibits priceless archeological finds. Here you will find large collection of tools, tableware and ceramics.

St. Neophytos Monastery, which is carved in a cliff, is one of the most famous religious sights of Paphos. The inner hall of the monastery is decorated with frescoes created by masters in the 15th century. After visiting all attractions you can walk along the waterfront, visit restaurants and cafes, or move your feet to one of the numerous markets of this place.