Saint Paul's Pillar, Paphos

An ancient church with beautiful historical ruins around it. The church is given to the Catholics, and they offer a very active schedule, and also English masses. Beautifully build, with beautiful icons. It has the vibe of history.

While it is possible to do a semi-walk-around, the official "walkway" to view the area (e.g. mosaics) has been closed for roughly the last 8 months or so, as the wooden walkway has apparently worn away in a few spots and is now deemed "dangerous," so all access to the boardwalks is now closed off with wire barricades. We wish we had known this prior to making our way out in the heat/sun, but like with many spots in Google Maps, the information is not kept up to date. For those with historical interest, it might still be worth a visit, but do note that you cannot get close. The church was boarded up when we visited in early June 2022, but per some others there may be Sunday mass at 1100 in Polish, otherwise it seems it is always closed. The "St. Paul's Pillar" marker is not able to be seen up close, but can still be photographed from a little further away than if the boardwalk/walkway were open.

Beautiful little church surrounded by Roman and Greek ruins. You can sit outside and look at the ruins absorbing the energy of the place.

Not much things to see, everything was closed here. Only had a chance to give this historical church a look from the outside. Pretty hot at noon since there’s not much shade.

Would be a great visit if you could actually get close! Unfortunately the majority of the walkways are closed off due to safety concerns and you are unable to get close enough to see St. Paul's Pillar properly.