Things to Do

Things to Do in Cyprus

There are 45 attractions in Cyprus. Paphos Archaeological Park, archaeological site with extensive roman mosaics and ruins, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Paphos Archaeological Park
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Paphos Archaeological Park
Archaeological site with extensive Roman mosaics and ruins
Museum
Kykkos Monastery
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Kykkos Monastery
Orthodox monastery housing gilded icons and relics
Monument
Tombs of the Kings
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Tombs of the Kings
Ancient rock-cut tombs near Paphos archaeological park
Archaeological Site
Kolossi Castle
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Kolossi Castle
Medieval Crusader-era fortress near Limassol
Monument
Troodos Mountains
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Troodos Mountains
Central Cyprus mountain range with forests and monasteries
Mountains
Cyprus
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Cyprus
Mediterranean island with ancient archaeological sites
Island
Khirokitia
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Khirokitia
Neolithic fortified settlement and UNESCO World Heritage site
Archaeological Site
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
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Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Gothic-era mosque in Famagusta with medieval architecture
Church
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Mount Olympus (Cyprus)
Cyprus's highest peak on Troodos massif
Mountain
Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia
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Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia
Ottoman-era mosque in Nicosia, formerly a cathedral
Mosque
Kyrenia Mountains
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Kyrenia Mountains
Northern Cypriot mountains with rugged cliffs and forests
Mountains
GSP Stadium
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GSP Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus
Stadium
Kition
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Kition
Ancient city-kingdom ruins near Larnaca's coast
Archaeological Site
Kourion
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Kourion
Greco-Roman ruins with well-preserved amphitheater
Archaeological Site
Kantara Castle
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Kantara Castle
Ruined Crusader-era castle perched on Kyrenia foothills
Castle
Hala Sultan Tekke
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Hala Sultan Tekke
Important Muslim shrine and mosque beside Larnaca salt lake
Tomb
Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
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Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
Byzantine-era Larnaca church housing Saint Lazarus' tomb
Religious Site
Amathus
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Amathus
Ancient city-kingdom ruins near Limassol
Religious Site
Cyprus Museum
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Cyprus Museum
Cyprus's national archaeology museum housing ancient artifacts
Museum
Saint Hilarion Castle
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Saint Hilarion Castle
Medieval hilltop fortress offering panoramic Mediterranean views
Castle
Buffavento Castle
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Buffavento Castle
Ruined mountain castle with Byzantine and Crusader remains
Castle
Cape Apostolos Andreas
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Cape Apostolos Andreas
Northeastern cape with monastery on Karpas Peninsula
Cape
Cape Greco
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Cape Greco
Coastal headland with sea caves and nature trails
Cape
Soli
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Soli
Ancient city ruins with Roman mosaics and harbor remains
Archaeological Site
Paphos Castle
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Paphos Castle
Medieval fortification at Paphos harbor
Castle
Apostolos Andreas Monastery
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Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Pilgrimage monastery on Cyprus's Karpas Peninsula
Religious Site
Haydar Pasha Mosque
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Haydar Pasha Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Nicosia with historic architecture
Church
Idalion
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Idalion
Ancient Cypriot city-kingdom ruins and archaeological site
Religious Site
Larnaca Castle
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Larnaca Castle
Medieval fort at Larnaca harbour housing a museum
Castle
Limassol Castle
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Limassol Castle
Medieval castle in Limassol housing a history museum
Castle
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Tamassos
Ancient Cypriot city-kingdom site with archaeological ruins
Archaeological Site
Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof
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Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof
Byzantine-era church in Nicosia with slate-roofed porch
Religious Site
Kyrenia Gate
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Kyrenia Gate
Historic Nicosia city gate dating to Venetian period
Monument
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Mount Selvili
Highest peak in Northern Cyprus's Kyrenia range
Mountain
Cape Kormakitis
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Cape Kormakitis
Rocky cape on northern Cyprus, coastal landmark
Cape
Lapathus (Cyprus)
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Lapathus (Cyprus)
Ancient city-kingdom ruins on Cyprus' northern coast
Administrative Seat
Monastery of Saint Barnabas
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Monastery of Saint Barnabas
Medieval monastery and active pilgrimage site in Cyprus
Temple
Archbishop's Palace, Nicosia
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Archbishop's Palace, Nicosia
Bishops' official residence and museum in Nicosia
Castle
Saranta Kolones
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Saranta Kolones
Byzantine-era fortress ruins overlooking Paphos coastline
Castle
Ömeriye Mosque
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Ömeriye Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque within Nicosia's walled city
Mosque
Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
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Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
Municipal museum preserving Cyprus cultural and historical artifacts
Museum
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Kleides Islands
Small islet group off Cyprus' northeastern coast
Islands
Yeronisos
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Yeronisos
Small Cypriot islet with Hellenistic archaeological remains
Island
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Adonis Baths
Rocky freshwater pools with mythic Adonis associations
Waterfall
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Painted Churches in the Troodos Region
Byzantine-era rural churches decorated with medieval frescoes
Historical Site