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Paphos or (Pafos), a town famous for its beauty and rich history from ancient times, is one of the towns one can explore and travel through time. The Old town Paphos, also known as Ktima. Within the old town you will find medieval, Ottoman and neoclassical builds demonstrating the island’s rich colonial history.
Why you should visit it?
This is the historic city center of Paphos and it is among the most charming places to walk around and explore. This Old Town was rehabilitated in 2017 to restore its public places and historical buildings so they have a great look. In 2017, the Old Town received funding to restore its historic buildings and public spaces, meaning it currently looks tip top. Dine outdoors, watch the sunset, and shop at Kennedy Square and Makariou Avenue. The latter’s known for its boutiques and farmer’s market.
Archi/ture
The unique architecture of the Public Library, the Town hall the District Administration of Paphos and the numerous neoclassical buildings
One of the neoclassical buildings of the area designed by the architect Andreas Christodoulides, is the Public Library.
Municipal Gardens
In the same square you will find the Town Hall, another neoclassical building built within the Municipal Gardens. An architectural reference to ancient Greece with the Parthenon like columns. Another neoclassical historic building found in the old city, is the District Administration of Paphos, which was renovated during the city’s restoration.
Old Post office
Another 1920s build is the old Post office located next to the District Administration. Finally visit the ‘Palia Ilektriki’ (Old Powerhouse) Cultural Centre which has recently been transformed and hold various events.
Kenenedy Square & Shopping Street
If you walk past the Public Library, you will find Kennedy square. This is the main square of Paphos where at times dance, music events and art exhibitions are hosted. The square was remodeled in 2017 adding a modern touch in the heart of the old town.
Archbishop Makarios Avenue
Archbishop Makarios Avenue is the main shopping street of the old city, with buildings dating from the 1920s. For the shopping enthusiasts, a walk down Archbishop Makarios Avenue shopping street will not disappoint. There you will find both high street shops as well as unique boutiques to satisfy all tastes.
Old Town Market
Shops selling leather shoes, jewellery, souvenirs, spectacles and sunglasses and designer labels and the Municipality fruit market. The Old town market is an experience that should not be missed. Built in the 1920s where meat, fish and vegetable traders sold their produce, it has now been transformed.
Take a stroll through the market to find unique shops selling leather shoes, jewelry, souvenirs, spectacles, sunglasses and designer labels and discover the Cypriot culture in person. Step out to the Municipality Market just next door and find an array of colorful fresh fruit, vegetables and local produce for a true taste of Cyprus.
‘Hani of Ibrahim’ and cypriot craftsmen creating local art
Located next to the town market the ‘Hani of Ibrahim’ entices the visitors to explore the neighbourhood. Abandoned in the early 1960s, the building was recently restored to combine modern architecture and traditional brickwork. Housing travellers and traders in the past, it now hosts unique workshops with distinctive crafts and local products.
Paintings, silk, porcelain and wood workshops
Explore the place to find paintings, silk, porcelain and wood workshops. Choose special jewellery inspired by Italian culture, ancient Greek mythology and the sea or handmade jewellery made from precious metals and stones. Incite your taste buds with exceptional carob syrup, traditional marmalades, honey and Cypriot sweets or for the savoury lovers discover Cypriot deli and cheese. Enjoy delicious deserts at the local bakery or a gourmet meal at the restaurant.
Religious interest monuments
ST. KENDEAS CHURCH, THE TURKISH BATHS & AYIA SOFIA MOSQUE.
Religion plays an important part in the Cypriot culture, hence the old city includes many religious monuments including the St Kendeas church, St. Thedoros church, the Ottoman baths and Ayia Sofia mosque. Saint Kendeas church was built in 1923 and opened officially in 1952. The Saint’s name is celebrated on October 6th and many visit the church on the day to worship him. Saint Theodoros church is located near the Byzantine Museum, built in 1896 and renovated in 1917 and 1923.
Museums
The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of finds from the Paphos (Pafos) region dating from the Neolithic Age to 1700 AD.
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
Closed on weekends
Entrance Fee: €2,50
Street Art
If you take a wander around the streets of old Paphos, you will occasionally stumble upon some random art installations. Most of them are situated in a small area to the west of Kennedy Square. However, there are a few others scattered around, so it pays to explore.
StreetArt Square is an annual event that takes place in Paphos Old Town. During the festival, street artists from all around the world are gathered in order to create their works on the walls of Paphos. Each year a different part of the town is chosen and parallel events such as concerts, conferences and screenings take place.
Sunset
The most magnificent sunsets over Paphos from the Old Town and Mouttalos Area.
End your stroll around the old town, at the Mouttalos Area and watch as the sun sets over Paphos, taking in the magnificent view

HOW TO GET TO / FROM PAPHOS AIRPORT
Paphos International Airport is only a 15-minute drive from the centre of Paphos town. You can easily reach your location or return to the airport using any of the transport options below:
AIRPORT TAXI
Taxis are located just outside the main entrance and it’s a hassle-free way of reaching your hotel after a long flight. Expect to pay around 30 euros one-way for the journey.
CATCH THE AIRPORT BUS
The cheapest way of reaching Paphos town is by catching the 612 or 613 bus outside the main terminal. The journey costs 1.50 euros per person and it takes around 30 minutes to get to Paphos Town. The bus has multiple stops along the way.
PRIVATE OR SHARED TRANSFER
Usually we highly recommend private or shared transfers for getting to and from the airport. After researching ourselves and hearing from other travellers, it seems that the demand for this transport option is a lot lower in Paphos and it’s often cheaper and easier to book a standard taxi.
GETTING AROUND
As Paphos is a fairly compact town and most hotels are in the nearby area, getting around is easy! For any attraction, bar or restaurant that isn’t within walking distance, the following transport methods are all good options:
HIRE A CAR
This is our recommended option as it really gives you the chance to explore Cyprus and travel at your own convenience. Just like the UK, driving is on the left-hand side of the road and most road signs, traffic lights and rules are the exact same as the UK. Hire a standard car for around 100 – 150 euros per week.
PAPHOS TAXIS
Taxis are a good transport option for short journeys and when you want to go out to drink on an evening. You’ll find metered taxi’s throughout town and by the marina. Alternatively, call a local taxi company to book a car in advance or reserve a cab at your hotel. Taxis are one of the more expensive transport methods but are highly convenient. Expect to pay around 10 euros for a short A to B journey in town. We don’t recommend taxi’s for longer distances.
LOCAL BUS TRANSPORT
The cheapest method of travel within Paphos and onward to the other towns in Cyprus is the local bus. Journeys cost as little as 1.50 euros. The only downside to the bus is that it’s a somewhat unreliable nature of public transport in Cyprus and your journey will take longer. Check out the Cyprus by Bus website for journey information, prices and timetables.