Paphos Archaeological Park
Αρχαιολογικό Πάρκο Κάτω Πάφου
The UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Nea Paphos, with some of the finest mosaic floors in the Mediterranean, including those in the House of Dionysus and other Roman villas.
The Paphos Archaeological Park sits beside the harbor of Kato Paphos and forms the core of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Paphos.” Within the park, the House of Dionysus, the House of Eon, the House of Theseus and the House of Orpheus preserve large mosaic floors dating from the 2nd to 5th centuries. They depict scenes from myth, including Dionysus, Apollo and Daphne, and Theseus battling the Minotaur. The park also includes a 2nd-century Odeon (music hall), an ancient agora, and the remains of the Byzantine “Forty Columns” castle beside the lighthouse. Admission is about €4.50. Summer hours run roughly 08:30–19:30, and in winter the park closes at 17:00. The site is large and has almost no shade, so bring a hat and water, and allow at least 2–3 hours.
Opening hours
08:30–19:30 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Paphos Castle
- Kato Paphos Harbour & Promenade
- Lighthouse Beach (Paphos)
- Agia Solomoni Catacombs
- Chrysopolitissa Basilica & St Paul's Pillar
- Tombs of the Kings
- Paphos Old Town (Ktima) & Municipal Market
- Paphos District Archaeological Museum