Paphos Archaeological Park
The UNESCO-listed heart of ancient Nea Paphos, famous for the Roman floor mosaics of the Houses of Dionysus, Theseus and Aion, right beside Paphos harbour.
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Nea Paphos was the capital of Cyprus in Hellenistic and Roman times, and its remains now fill a wide seaside park in Kato Paphos. The highlight is the series of villa floors, where mosaics show Dionysus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and scenes from myth in astonishing detail.
Around them you will find the restored Odeon, the agora, the ruins of the Saranta Kolones castle and the town's lighthouse. The whole area is part of the Paphos UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Good to know
There is little shade, so bring a hat and water and allow at least two hours. Most of the mosaics are under protective roofs.
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