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Tombs of the Kings, Paphos

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World heritage site · Ruin · Tourist Spot

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See Tombs of the Kings, an ancient burial site of Hellenistic and Roman administrative officers and distinguished people, and their families. Just steps from the sea, the site has a typical Eastern Mediterranean feel to it, with small sand dunes, low grass and bushes, and palm trees. Take a self-guided tour among the ruins and enter the atriums carved into natural rock to see niches in the walls that were used for burials. Used between the 3rd century BCE and the 4th century CE, the site features Doric pillars and architectural styles from Alexandria, Delos, Pergamon, and Priene. Arrange to visit Tombs of the Kings and other attractions in Paphos using our Paphos trip itinerary maker tool.

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4.3

By Thomas M

Very reasonably priced and interesting as long as you are aware that no actual kings were entombed there just wealthy and influential people of the period, whose remains have long been removed

Very reasonably priced and interesting as long as you are aware that no actual kings were entombed there just wealthy and influential people of the period, whose remains have long been removed more »
By KsilvaK

Very nice place for a walk and to see different places on the area and walk between different tombs.

Very nice place for a walk and to see different places on the area and walk between different tombs. more »
By shelleys524

Loved this place. Spent several hours wandering at leisure, exploring some of the less obvious parts of the site. As we went fairly early in the day we managed to avoid it feeling too busy. I imagine.... more

Loved this place. Spent several hours wandering at leisure, exploring some of the less obvious parts of the site. As we went fairly early in the day we managed to avoid it feeling too busy. I imagine.... more »

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By Timothy Cakebread

A great morning out best done whilst not in the midday sun as its exceptionally hot, with not too much shade. There are a few strategically placed pagodas to shade you for a spot of much but not much else. If you love roaming round historical site with very little to stop you roaming this is a must for you! All the tombs are magical and just stunning to see. Their former inhabitants would have felt very blessed! I would love to know where they are now? Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water!

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By Swati Murteli

This Archaeological site is very big by area and there are lot of tombs. You can have a peaceful walk all around the tombs and you can spend a good 2 to 3 hours if you visit every tomb. I recommend using the qr-codes because you learn way more and know where to look at the ruins. Be prepared that you have to walk a lot and that it may get very hot. I recommend visiting this site as soon as the site is opened for visitors so that you will finish it before noon. The entry fee is 2.5 EUR. There is an option for a guide as well with an extra charge. As there are no shops in or near by , carrying some snacks and water is a must. Overall a good place to visit for history lovers and if you are into ancient things. The toilets and parking outside is free of cost.

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By Colin Owen

Great site to explore the local history, reasonably priced it has many individual burial chambers some more impressive than others but all interesting. The area is open and can get very warm in the middle of the day and there is a fair bit of walking involved to get round it all. We'll worth the effort if you enjoy historic sites.

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By Debra Kiez

I hadn't had high expectations of this site but was blown away by the power of it - maybe all those rich souls floating in the ether. The archeology is beautiful but the landscape is boundless with stone cairns and windswept beach grasses, like a Star Wars movie set. Definitely a must see, and better yet, must feel!

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By Isabella-Alexandra Vlad

Definitely worth the 2.5 € fee! Maybe it's best to plan your tour in the morning because it can get very hot and the site it's quite large and tombs are placed far away from each other. You can scan some qr codes to get information about the objectives, they can be improved from my point of view but it's a nice way of sharing information about the place. You can rest under the pergolas and there is also a toilet at entrance.

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