Paphos is really a place for sightseeing. Upper town commands a wonderful view of the coastline. Lower town center is a beautiful harbor with a medieval castle once used as a prison, but open for tourists now. Numerous small restaurants –- tavernas -– famous for their fish and other sea food encircle the harbor, that is the most popular place for promenade in the whole town.
Just near the harbor archaeological site is located including remains of ancient House of Dionysos and Aion as well as Roman Villa of Theseus. The largest attraction is impressive mosaics so well preserved that it is hard to believe they were made thousands of years ago. At the same site you can also visit an ancient theater and wander among the ruins of thermae –- bath-houses. The Tombs of the Kings, an early necropolis, occupies a vast area adjacent to these escavations.
Between the upper and lower Paphos catacombs are located that served as an escape to the first Christians as well as one of the first orthodox churches - Geroskipou with its remarkable five domes.
Among other places of interest located near Paphos one must mention remains of Byzantine castle of Saranda Kolones and several famous orthodox monasteries.