Agios Georgios at Pegeia is a famous place of pilgrimage in the Paphos region in the west of Cyprus. Three early Christian Basilicas and a bath, all from the 6th century, were excavated in the early 1950s. Later excavations revealed an extensive unwalled settlement that occupied the neck and the south slope of the cape in the Roman and early Christian periods.

Opening Hours
Daily: 8.30 am - 5 pm (November - March)
8 am - 6 pm (April - October)

Maa-Palaeokastro, a settlement on the western coast of the island close to Coral Bay, is important for the understanding of the end of the Late Bronze Age in Cyprus. Maa is located 10km northwest of the modern town of Paphos on a small peninsula. The site is well known for its fortification walls.

The colourful and intricate Roman mosaics in Paphos were discovered by accident in the 1960's - further excavation revealed a number of Roman houses all with spectacular mosaics, depicting scenes from ancient mythology.
The mosaics give a clue to the wealthy and lavish lives of some of the Roman Paphiots. The main sites are the House of Dionysos, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus. The mosaics can be found near the lighthouse and fortress of Saranda Kolones situated in close proximity to Paphos Harbour.

Opening Hours
Daily: 8am - 5pm (October - March)
8am - 6pm (April, May and September)
8am - 7pm (June - August)
 

Tenta, the name of a lens - shaped hill that rises about 20 metres above the western side of Vasilikos Valley, lies about 2.5 kilometres from the village of Kalavasos. The earliest remains of human habitation at Tenta date back to the Aceramic Neolithic period (c. 7500 BC - c. 5200 BC). There appears to be a gap from the end of this period until the site was reoccupied in the Ceramic Neolithic period (c. 4500 BC).

This site can be found approximately half way between Larnaca and Limassol, signposted off the highway. The settlement has been included in UNESCO’s world heritage list and is considered as one of the most important ancient sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. It’s the oldest Neolithic settlement so far discovered and dates back to about 5,800 BC.

Opening Hours
Daily: 9am - 5pm (winter)
Monday to Friday: 9am - 7.30 (summer)
Saturday and Sunday:  9am - 5pm

Remnants of ancient Kition, located in the area occupied by the city of Larnaka, are visible in various parts of the modern city centre. The first organized settlement and one of the most important in the ancient world,  dates to the beginning of the13th century BC.

Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8 am - 2.30 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: closed
 

Palaipaphos or Old Pafos was one of the most celebrated pilgrimage centres of the ancient Greek world. Here stood the famous sanctuary of Aphrodite, the most ancient remains of which date back to the 12th century B.C. The museum, housed in a Lusignan Manor, exhibits many interesting finds from the area. The site is located 14 km east of Paphos.

Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 2.30 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
 

One of the most important city-kingdoms of ancient Cyprus, Amathus is situated about 10 kilometres east of Limassol. According to mythology it was founded by King Kinyras and was also where Theseus left Ariadne to be cared for after his battle with the Minotaur. The remains contain: baths and other adjacent buildings, four basilicas, the sanctuary of Aphrodite, necropolis, an aqueduct and the harbour, which nowadays lies under the sea level.

Opening Hours
Daily: 8 am - 5 pm (November - March)
8 am - 6 pm (April - May, September - October)
8 am - 7.30 pm (June - August)
 

This site is located three kilometers west of Kourion, on the road to Paphos. Apollo Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of the city of Kourion. The cult of Apollo was celebrated here from the eighth century B.C. to the A.D. fourth century. Excavations hare revealed other structures of this important sanctuary such as the bath complex, the pilgrim halls, the palaistra and a holy precinct.

Visitors can also see the Priest's House, where there are remains of a mosaic as well as some pillars. The paved route then passes along the portico of the South Building and then down a flight of steps to the Palaestra. This central court was used for athletics and the site has plenty of facilities for sportsmen, including another complex of baths. Next to the Palaestra were the dormitories, parts of which are quite well preserved.

Opening Hours
Daily: 9am - 5pm (October - April)
9am - 7.30pm (summer)

The ruins at Kourion are to be found in breathtaking scenery overlooking the sea - this is probably the most spectacular archaeological site in Cyprus. The magnificent Graeco-Roman Theatre was originally built in the 2nd century BC and is now fully restored and used for musical and theatrical performances. The house of Eustolios, originally a private Roman villa consists of a complex of baths and rooms with beautiful 5th century AD mosaic floors.

Opening Hours
Daily: 8am - 5pm (winter)
8am - 7.30pm (summer)

 

The famous St. Paul's Pillar located at Paphos. According to the tradition, St. Paul was tied to it and lashed by the Roman governor of Paphos.

The “Tombs of the Kings” are situated close to the sea in the north western necropolis of Paphos. They owe their name to their size and splendour – some probably belonged to the Pafian aristocracy, and not because royalty was buried there. They are rock cut and date to the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. Some of them imitate the houses with the rooms (here the burial chambers) opening onto a peristyle atrium.

Opening Hours
Daily: 8 am - 5 pm (November - March)
8 am - 6 pm (April - May, September - October)
8 am - 7.30 pm (June - August)