Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palepafos

EXCURSIONS / Religious Monuments / Paphos / Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palepafos
Palaipafos or Old Pafos (Paphos) was one of the most celebrated pilgrimage centres of the ancient Greek world and a former city - kingdom of Cyprus.

Here stood the famous sanctuary of Aphrodite, the most ancient remains of which date back to the 12th century B.C. The glorious days of the sanctuary lasted until the 3rd to the 4th centuries. The museum, housed in a Lusignan Manor, exhibits many interesting finds from the area. Excavations continue on the site of the sanctuary, the city and the necropolis.

Tel: +357 26 432 155
Accreditation: Unesco World Heritage
Address: Kouklia, Pafos
Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00, Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: 3,40 Euro

 

Σχετικά Άρθρα


Agia Christina Church

The church is located in the middle of the Germasoyia historical centre and it is the most ancient church of the...


Dam of Germasoyia

The dam is built on the river Amathos at the northern boundary of the Germasoyia Municipality, about 4 km from the coast...


Livadi of Pasias

The picnic area "Livadi of Pasias", located in Kakopetria towards Troodos. It is 7,7km from Karvounas and 2,3km from the...


General Religious Tour -1

This route is general, which means that it is neither based on cities nor on districts. Heading west, visitors will visit...