Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos
About This Museum
What truly sets the Nea Paphos site apart isn't just its scale, but the startling intimacy of its ruins. You're not just looking at ancient stones; you're walking through the very villas and public spaces where Roman elites once lived, with the brilliant Mediterranean sun beating down just as it did two millennia ago. The crown jewels here are undoubtedly the breathtaking Roman floor mosaics, sprawling across entire rooms with vivid depictions of Greek mythology that have retained their stunning color. It’s a place where history feels less like a lesson and more like a tangible presence, a sprawling open-air gallery of daily life frozen in time.
Collection Highlights
The magnificent mosaics in the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus, and Aion are unmissable, featuring intricate scenes of gods and heroes. Don't overlook the Tombs of the Kings, an awe-inspiring necropolis carved directly into the solid rock, or the medieval Paphos Fort standing guard over the harbor.
Visitor Information
Wear good shoes and bring a hat—this is a vast, exposed site where you'll want to spend hours exploring. Starting early helps you beat both the crowds and the heat.
Architecture & Building
A sprawling landscape of mostly low-lying ruins showcasing Hellenistic urban planning, later Roman villas with elaborate mosaic floors, and rock-cut tomb architecture, all crowned by a later medieval Ottoman fortress.
Contact & Location
Address: Τάφοι των Βασιλέων, Μόρφου, Μούταλλος, Moutallos, Δήμος Πάφου, Επαρχία Πάφου, Κύπρος, 8015, Κύπρος - Kıbrıs
Phone: +357 26 306217
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