Paphos Archaeological Museum, Paphos

Name: Paphos Archaeological Museum
Address: Β6 43, Paphos, Cyprus
Telephone: +357 26 306215

#6 among attractions in Paphos

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Paphos Archaeological Museum is a museum in Paphos, western Cyprus. It contains items ranging in age from the Neolithic to 1700 AD, with five rooms showcasing exhibits dating from the Neolithic era to the Middle Ages. Most of the artefacts were unearthed in Palepafos, Nea Pafos and Marion-Arsinoe, and also from Pegeia, Kisonerga, Lempa, Pano Arodes, Salamiou, Akourdalia, Pomos, Kidasi, Geroskipou and other places. The collection includes skeletal remains recovered from 31 tombs near the eastern seafront of the ancient city of Nea Pafos in 1980–3. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°46'18"N, 32°25'49"E

Address

Β6 43Paphos Cyprus

Contact

+357 26 306215

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Paphos Archaeological Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saranta Kolones, Church of Panagia Theoskepasti, Hamam Cafe Lounge Bar, Paphos Castle.

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Forts and castles
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Church
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34°46'39"N • 32°25'10"E
Hamam Cafe Lounge Bar, Paphos
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Historic castle with many past uses
Paphos Castle, Paphos
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Locality
Geroskipou
34 min walk • Geroskipou is a coastal village in Cyprus, east of Paphos. Its current population is approximately 7,000 and it is the second largest municipality in the Paphos District.
0.5 miW
34°46'24"N • 32°25'15"E
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Sport, Sport venue
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34°45'22"N • 32°24'30"E
Pafos Archaeological Site, Paphos
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34°46'24"N • 32°25'18"E
Ethnographical Museum, Paphos
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34°45'28"N • 32°24'50"E
Hrysopolitissa Basilica, Paphos
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Sport, Sport venue
Aphroditi Sports Hall, Paphos
13 min walk • Aphroditi Sports Hall is the largest arena in the city of Paphos. It is named after "Aphrodite", also known as Venus, one of the 12 ancient Greek gods which is said was born at Petra Tou Romiou 20 km East. This arena can host up to 2,000 spectators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Paphos Archaeological Museum open?

Paphos Archaeological Museum is open:

Monday 8 am - 2:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 3 pm
Friday 8 am - 3 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Paphos Archaeological Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ethnographical Museum, Paphos (13 min walk), Byzantine Museum, Paphos (14 min walk), Hamam Cafe Lounge Bar, Paphos (19 min walk).

How to get to Paphos Archaeological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paphos Archaeological Museum:

Bus

Digení Akríta (11 min walk)
Georgiou Ioannidi (13 min walk)