Ruins
Kourion
Limassol, Cyprus
A Greco-Roman city on a cliff with a restored theatre and mosaics, looking out over the sea.
Southern Europe
Cyprus
A sunny Mediterranean island with Bronze Age sites, Roman mosaics, Byzantine painted churches, mountain villages and warm beaches.
Before you plan: This guide covers the areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus. The island is divided by a UN buffer zone, and rules for crossing change, so check official government advice before planning to cross.
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Languages
- Greek, Turkish, English
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to November for warm weather without the peak heat; July and August are very hot, and winter is mild with snow on the Troodos peaks.
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- Top places
- Neighbourhood 4
- Ruins 3
- Castle 3
- Beach 3
- Church, mosque or temple 2
- Lake 1
- National park 1
- Mountain 1
Ruins · UNESCO
Paphos Archaeological Park
Paphos, Cyprus
Roman villas with detailed mosaic floors beside the harbour, part of ancient Nea Paphos.
Ruins · UNESCO
Tombs of the Kings
Paphos, Cyprus
Rock-cut underground tombs from the Hellenistic period, near the sea.
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