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Museum · Paphos

Paphos Archaeological Park

The mosaic floors of Roman Paphos, by the sea.

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Paphos Archaeological Park

About the museum

Under shelters by the harbour lie the floors of four Roman villas, covered with mosaics of gods, heroes and animals – among the finest in the Mediterranean.

Three reasons to go

  1. 1Mosaics you walk above

    Walkways let you look down on the floors of the House of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus.

  2. 2Stories in stone

    Myths of Dionysos, Theseus and the Minotaur, Apollo and the birth of Achilles.

  3. 3A whole ancient city

    Odeon, agora, lighthouse and the Saranda Kolones castle in one park.

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Don’t miss

Six things to look for. Works sometimes move, so ask at the desk.

  1. 01Highlight Nº

    House of Dionysos

    The god of wine on his chariot, and the first people to taste wine.

    House of Dionysos
  2. 02Highlight Nº

    Theseus and the Minotaur

    The hero fights the monster in the labyrinth; Ariadne watches.

    Villa of Theseus
  3. 03Highlight Nº

    The House of Aion

    A beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the sea nymphs.

    House of Aion
  4. 04Highlight Nº

    The Odeon

    A small Roman theatre still used for performances.

    Centre of the park

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Walk the shelters of the House of Dionysos and the Villa of Theseus.

Good to know

Sun

There is little shade; go early or late in the day.

Look up from the mosaics

Find the small signs that tell each myth before you look at the floor.

With kids

Find the peacock in the House of Dionysos and count the animals in the hunting scenes. Then find the Minotaur.

How to get there

Paphos Archaeological Park

Paphos, Paphos District, Cyprus

  • On footFrom Paphos harbour5 min
  • BusSeveral linesKato Paphos harbour
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Hidden story

Found by a ploughman

The most famous mosaics were found by a farmer in 1962.

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In 1962 a farmer ploughing his field near the harbour hit stones that were not stones: they were the edge of a mosaic floor. Excavations revealed the House of Dionysos, a villa with 556 square metres of mosaics. Since then, archaeologists have found one villa after another under the fields of Kato Paphos.

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Questions about Paphos Archaeological Park

Where is Paphos Archaeological Park?

Paphos Archaeological Park is in Paphos, Paphos District, Cyprus. Address: Paphos, Paphos District, Cyprus.

How do I get tickets for Paphos Archaeological Park?

Pay your admission at the museum or on its own website. Opening hours and prices change, so check the museum’s website before you go.

Is Paphos Archaeological Park a good visit for families?

It can be a lovely visit for you and your family. Ask the museum about activities for children, and combine the visit with the other museums of Paphos.

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