A Brief History

With such a wide variety of influences the island of Aphrodite has much to offer the amateur historian in you or just raise your curiosity.

Paphos itself has at least 14 sites of historical importance with many more in the surrounding villages and town.
Some of the many sites that visitors chose to see are the Mosaics at the Archaeological Museum, the entrance to which is by the Harbour where another great monument stands in the form of the Mediaeval Fort originally built in Byzantine times but rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century and then again by the Ottomans in the 16th century.

Another great local site is the Tomb of the Kings, mistakenly named as no Kings were ever laid to rest at this location.  Carved out of the solid rock with some decorated by Doric pillars this was the final resting place of High Officials from the area.
Situated approximately 2km outside of Kato Paphos, this site is easily accessible by bus (which stops outside the entrance) or by car.  Alternatively, if you don't mind the walk you can reach it on foot, there are plenty of cafes and bars along the route should you wish to stop for refreshment.