Paphos Old Town (Ktima) & Municipal Market
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The old quarter of the upper town, Ktima, with a restored municipal market, Kennedy Square and Turkish quarter lanes. This is where local life and handicrafts are concentrated.
Paphos upper town, known as Ktima, is the city's administrative and commercial centre. It underwent major renovation during Paphos's time as European Capital of Culture in 2017. The municipal market at the heart of the old town was built in the early 20th century and houses stalls selling handicrafts, lace, olive oil and halloumi cheese. Nearby Kennedy Square and, to the north, the Turkish quarter of Mouttalos retain old mosques and lanes of stone houses. The Byzantine Museum and the Folk Art Museum are also close by. Buses 610 and 611 from the harbour take about 15 minutes. The market and shops may close on Sundays and in the afternoon.
Opening hours
Market about 08:00–18:00 (most stalls closed Sunday)
Nearby sights
- Tombs of the Kings
- Paphos District Archaeological Museum
- Agia Solomoni Catacombs
- Lighthouse Beach (Paphos)
- Chrysopolitissa Basilica & St Paul's Pillar
- Kato Paphos Harbour & Promenade
- Paphos Archaeological Park
- Paphos Castle