Ancient Soli
Soli Harabeleri
The site of one of Cyprus's ten ancient city-kingdoms, with a restored Roman theatre and a finely preserved mosaic floor of swans.
Soli was one of the ten ancient kingdoms of Cyprus. Legend says the site was chosen on the advice of Solon, the Athenian lawmaker, and that the city takes its name from this. The most famous feature is a Roman-era semicircular theatre, restored to seat about 4,000 people, and the floor mosaics of an early Christian basilica. The brightly colored mosaics, with swans and geometric patterns, are protected by a roof. Admission is cheap. It can be visited together with Vouni Palace, and the round trip from Kyrenia takes about half a day.
Opening hours
About 9:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Agios Mamas Church, Morphou
- Lapta (Lapithos)
- Lambousa
- Escape Beach
- Karmi (Karaman) Village
- St. Hilarion Castle
- Archangel Michael Icon Museum
- Kyrenia Harbour