Paphos, known as the island of Aphrodite, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a rich history. It was the capital of Cyprus for 600 years and is associated with both the cult of Aphrodite and the spread of Christianity. Visit Paphos for a blend of history, archaeology, and culture, making it an excellent destination for a holiday.
Pafos Ethnographical Museum
This is a private ethnographic museum belonging to the Eliades family, which was known until 1971 as a Folk Art Museum. It consists of the collection of the late George Eliades, an intellectual with an interest in archaeology, history, folk art and literature, who for over half a century collected art treasures from the Cyprus countryside, particularly from his native Pafos district.
Loutra – Ottoman Hamam
The Ottoman baths of Paphos are also known as Hammam, Loutra and Turkish baths. They are from the Medieval times. It is a stone built structure, with a stone vault. It is a typical bath of the Ottoman era and consists of three main rooms: a reception area, then a second room where visitors used to undress and finally the main baths.
Maa -Palaiokastro
This is where the first ancient (Mycenaean) Greeks settled. They emigrated to Cyprus around 1200 BC after the fall of the Mycenaean Kingdoms in mainland Greece. This is where Hellenism on the island originated. The feeling you get when visiting this site is simply daunting.
Geroskipou – Folkloric Museum
The name of Yeroskipou village comes from the Greek phrase “Ieros Kipos” (sacred garden). The museum houses a fascinating collection of folk art and craft exhibited in a beautiful traditional house.
Pafos Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Pafos was established in 1965 – immediately following the independence of Cyprus – and was subsequently expanded in 1977 and 1987. The Museum showcases objects from the excavations in the Pafos district which are representative of the development of civilisation from the Epipalaeolithic period to the Roman period.
