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Soli Basilica

The ruins of the ancient city of Soli near Lefke, with an early Christian basilica, mosaic floors and a Roman theatre.

The swan mosaic in the floor of the Soli Basilica, a bird in a roundel framed by a patterned border
Photo: Ira Goldstein, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Soli was one of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus, on the coast near Lefke in the west of the island. Its main remains are the early Christian basilica, whose mosaic floors include a famous swan, and a restored Roman theatre on the hillside.

The site is a few minutes from the town of Gemikonağı. Vouni Palace is about 4 km further west along the coast. It has a website.

Address: 4RR7+882 Asaf Elmas Sokak, Lefke 99810
Website: www.lefkebelediyesi.com/lefke-hakk%C4%B1nda/gezilecek-yerler/item/14-soli-antik-kenti.html
Map: Open in Google Maps

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