Archaeology & ruins
8 guides in this category.
Apollo Hylates sanctuary: Cyprus's sacred forest shrine
Complete guide to the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates near Kourion — history, what to see, opening hours, and how to combine it with nearby sites.
Kition: Larnaca's ancient Phoenician city
Guide to Kition, the ancient Phoenician city beneath modern Larnaca — its temples, walls, and what to see at the open-air site near Hala Sultan Tekke.
Kourion: the ancient city and theatre guide
Guide to ancient Kourion near Limassol — the cliffside theatre, gladiator mosaics, House of Eustolios, and how to visit this spectacular site.
Painted churches of the Troodos: a UNESCO World Heritage guide
Guide to Cyprus's ten UNESCO-listed Byzantine painted churches in the Troodos mountains — Asinou, Stavros, Panagia tou Araka, and how to visit them.
Paphos Archaeological Park: the UNESCO mosaics guide
Guide to Paphos Archaeological Park — the House of Dionysos mosaics, opening times, ticket prices, and how to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Salamis ancient ruins: guide to the north Cyprus site
How to visit ancient Salamis near Famagusta in Northern Cyprus — the ruins, the political context, logistics for crossing from the south, and what to expect.
Tombs of the Kings, Paphos: visitor guide
What to expect at the Tombs of the Kings UNESCO site near Paphos — the carved rock tombs, the myth behind the name, opening hours, and tips for your visit.
Top 10 archaeological sites in Cyprus: a ranked comparison
The best archaeological sites in Cyprus ranked and compared — Kourion, Paphos, Salamis, Choirokoitia, and more. Which to prioritise and why.