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Pafos Mosaics (Paphos)

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Pafos Mosaics (Paphos)

Pafos Mosaics are considered to be among the best in the Eastern Mediterranean and are part of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos. They were discovered in 1962 by a farmer. The …

Church of Panagia Theoskepasti, Pafos

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Church of Panagia Theoskepasti, Pafos

Theoskepasti means 'Veiled by God'. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. According to tradition, a fog was sent by God to protect the original church during Arab raids of th…

Tombs of the Kings

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Tombs of the Kings

The necropolis of Nea Pafos is located in the northern and eastern parts of the city. Archaeological finds indicate that it was used from the Hellenistic to the Roman era (2nd BC -…

Baths οf Aphrodite

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Baths οf Aphrodite

"Baths of Aphrodite" is an area in Akamas between Polis Chrysochous and Cape Arnaouti. The spot is included in the cultural route "Aphrodite". It is a special place, a magnificent …

Avakas Gorge (Linear)

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Avakas Gorge (Linear)

A masterpiece of nature, Avakas Gorge is situated in the unspoilt Akamas peninsula within Pegeia state forest with the end of the trail located inside the gorge. It follows the cou…

Agios Neophytos Monastery

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Agios Neophytos Monastery

The Engleistra and the Monastery of Agios Neophytos are situated near the village of Tala, about 10 kilometres north of Nea Paphos. The Engleistra was initially a natural cave on t…

Odeon-Agora

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Odeon-Agora

The Pafos Odeon lies in Kato Pafos, in the heart of the tourist area. It is a small 2nd century Odeon built entirely of well-hewn limestone blocks. Today it is used in the summer f…

Archaeological Museum of Pafos

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Archaeological Museum of Pafos

The Archaeological Museum of the Pafos, houses a large number of archaeological objects found at the most interesting sites of the Pafos district area, representing all the Prehist…

Aphrodite's Temple (The Sanctuary of Aphrodite)

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Aphrodite's Temple (The Sanctuary of Aphrodite)

One of the most important sanctuaries of Aphrodite throughout the ancient world. It is mentioned by Homer and other Greek and Latin authors. The surviving remains of the sanctuary …

Maa-Paleokastro

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Maa-Paleokastro

Located close to Coral Bay Resort, the place of Mycenaean Colonization οf Cyprus Museum, is where the first ancient (Mycenaean) Greeks settled in 1200 BC after emigrating to the is…

Lempa Village

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Lempa Village

Excavations in the village of Lempa have brought to five an important settlement of the Chalcolithic age. Near the site replicas of five houses from this period have been reconstru…

Lara Beach

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Lara Beach

Lara Beach is also known as the "turtle beach". Photo: kathimerini.com.cy It is a magnificent beach in the area of Akamas in Pafos, which is surrounded by golden sand and crystal c…

Saint George Church

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Saint George Church

Located in the heart of Ayia Napa's Harbour also known as Limanaki Square This is one of the top tourist attractions in the Famagusta Area so be sure to stop by and to admire the f…

Ayia Napa Medieval Monastery

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Ayia Napa Medieval Monastery

The Medieval Monastery of Ayia Napa is located in the heart of Ayia Napa and has the form of a medieval castle built in 1500 AD. It is built partly underground and carved in rock, …