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Nea Paphos Archaeological Site

The archaeological site of Nea Paphos, beside Paphos harbour, holds Roman villas with famous floor mosaics and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The labyrinth mosaic of Theseus and the Minotaur in the House of Theseus at the Nea Paphos archaeological site
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The archaeological park of Nea Paphos lies right beside Paphos harbour. Founded in the 4th century BC, the city was the capital of Cyprus in Roman times, and the site is part of the UNESCO-listed Paphos World Heritage Site.

Its Roman villas, including the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus and Aion, are known for their large Roman floor mosaics. The odeon and the Saranta Kolones castle ruins are also here. It opens daily.

Address: QC45+C99, Paphos 8040, Cyprus
Phone: +357 26 306217
Website: www.visitpafos.org.cy/a-proud-heritage/archaeological-sites
Map: Open in Google Maps
Opening hours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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