Agia Solomoni Catacombs
Κατακόμβη Αγίας Σολομονής
A rock-cut tomb from the Hellenistic period, converted into an underground church. The entrance tree is hung with ribbons left as wishes, and a holy spring lies below.
The Agia Solomoni Catacombs lie beside Apostolou Pavlou Avenue, the main street of Kato Paphos. They were originally Hellenistic rock-cut burial chambers, later used by early Christians as an underground place of worship in memory of Saint Solomone and her seven sons, who were martyred. Stone steps lead down to the chambers, where traces of 12th-century frescoes remain, along with a holy spring said to have healing powers. The pistachio tree above the entrance is hung with ribbons and handkerchiefs tied by worshippers and is known as the 'wishing tree'. Entry is free. Keep quiet in the small spaces, and be careful on the slippery steps.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chrysopolitissa Basilica & St Paul's Pillar
- Kato Paphos Harbour & Promenade
- Lighthouse Beach (Paphos)
- Paphos Castle
- Paphos Archaeological Park
- Tombs of the Kings
- Paphos Old Town (Ktima) & Municipal Market
- Paphos District Archaeological Museum