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Tourists vacationing in Paphos, be sure to visit the ancient monument of culture - Royal Tombs (Tombs of the Kings). This is the second most popular after Archaeological Park of Paphos tourist site that is definitely worth including in your holiday program, especially since it is easy to visit: it is located on the outskirts of the city of Paphos, but not far from the center, and can be reached even on foot, or by bus. Some travelers are even more enthusiastic about visiting it than the Archaeological Park of Paphos, but until you visit It Yourself, Of course, you will not understand.
This work of architectural art was intended for the local nobility, not the rulers, and the name "Royal, Royal" described the overall impression of the skill of the creators. Some of the objects date back to the IV century BC. The territory of the necropolis includes 8 burial complexes, which are marked for the convenience of tourists. The royal tombs are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The territory of the royal tombs is large, although not as impressive as the Archaeological Park of Paphos. Nevertheless, for a leisurely visit it is worth laying a couple of hours, and be ready to take a long walk around the complex. There are no equipped concrete paths, only dirt paths. Amenities too. Therefore, it is better to wear comfortable shoes, take water, sunscreen and a hat with you. Toilet and drinking water are at the entrance to the territory. At the entrance to the complex there is a large free parking. It is better to come here in the morning, when it is not so hot and not very many tourists.
🕐 Working hours
working time depends on season:
- Summer period from April 16 to September 15:08: 30-19: 30;
- winter period from September 16 to April 15:08: 30-17:00.
Closed for Christmas, New Year and Easter. It is better to inspect early in the tour or before closing, when there are fewer people and it is not very hot.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
2.5 euro (2.91 USD, see more about money and currency in Cyprus).
🚶 How to get there
located near the center of Paphos, easy to reach on foot (tombs on the map. You can take the city bus number 615 to the stop "Tombs of the Kings". For private transport in front of the entrance there is free parking.
Visiting the royal tombs in Paphos is most interesting with a tour or an individual guide. You can buy them from travel agencies on the spot, or pick them up and order them from one of these proven tour search and booking sites with reviews:
How to visit the royal tombs in Paphos for free
Although we do not welcome this method of visiting, nevertheless we can not fail to mention the opportunity to save tombs for free. The territory on which the tombs are located is fenced with a chain – link fence. The fence radiates in both directions from the entrance, and stretches all the way to the beach. Through the top it can not be overcome, it is closed with barbed wire, but periodically holes appear at the bottom. You can go around the perimeter, and for sure you will find such gaps near the ground, but you will have to crawl almost on the ground. You can also try to squeeze inside through one of the exits from the territory, which are equipped in the form of a turntable door rotating in one direction.