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Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa

Tourist attraction Catholic church Place of worship

Ruins of a charming, rustic church, built in the 13th century & known for its colorful mosaic floor. People often mention church, closed, visit, walk, ruins,


Address

QC57+5M4, Panagias Theoskepastis, Paphos 8041, Cyprus

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 1 pm, 2 to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 1 pm, 2 to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 1 pm, 2 to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm, 2 to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 1 pm, 2 to 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: church (23) closed (15) visit (6) walk (6) ruins (6)
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  • 4/5 Justin VB (. 1 year ago on Google
    While it is possible to do a semi-walk-around, the official "walkway" to view the area (e.g. mosaics) has been closed for roughly the last 8 months or so, as the wooden walkway has apparently worn away in a few spots and is now deemed "dangerous," so all access to the boardwalks is now closed off with wire barricades. We wish we had known this prior to making our way out in the heat/sun, but like with many spots in Google Maps, the information is not kept up to date. For those with historical interest, it might still be worth a visit, but do note that you cannot get close. The church was boarded up when we visited in early June 2022, but per some others there may be Sunday mass at 1100 in Polish, otherwise it seems it is always closed. The "St. Paul's Pillar" marker is not able to be seen up close, but can still be photographed from a little further away than if the boardwalk/walkway were open.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cri B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not much things to see, everything was closed here. Only had a chance to give this historical church a look from the outside. Pretty hot at noon since there’s not much shade.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spra yo (. 7 months ago on Google
    Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, though stunning, is often closed. Its historic charm and beautiful icons shine through its architecture. However, accessibility can be limited, making it a brief but intriguing visit, preserving the echoes of time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 wayne a. 4 years ago on Google
    As most said a little off the beaten path look for the sign st Paul's pillar on main road to harbour. It's well worth a look free to walk round a lot of history great photo opportunities to plus a lovely working church.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PezSandalia 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful and very old church on the site where St. Paul was beaten and whipped. I'm sending you a photo with the mass schedules. Every Sunday at 10, 11, and 12.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clive B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful little church surrounded by Roman and Greek ruins. You can sit outside and look at the ruins absorbing the energy of the place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pawel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing historical church... Worth coming in and spending a bit of time walking around and taking nice photos. Easy parking around it. Cats lounging on ruins😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Beth K. 1 year ago on Google
    Would be a great visit if you could actually get close! Unfortunately the majority of the walkways are closed off due to safety concerns and you are unable to get close enough to see St. Paul's Pillar properly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Teague C. 2 years ago on Google
    Ruins of an old catholic church in the middle of Paphos. Unfortunately it is closed so you can only walk the perimeter, but still interesting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kinga L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice church and surroundings. There is mass in Polish every Sunday at 11. This place has amazing atmosphere. We felt very United while praying there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgios A. 1 year ago on Google
    I just saw it from outside and it was magnificent very old church from the 4th century I hope next time u go there it will be open inside for the public.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stuart C. 5 years ago on Google
    An amazing place to go, just a short walk from the harbour. There is a boardwalk right around the sight so your above the ruins can see them more clearly especially the fragments of the mosaics, you can also go inside the church , if u r appropriately attired that is. There is a good fresco to see very atmospheric.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jānis K. 1 year ago on Google
    2022 it is closed, very sad, you can look from distance too. Nice part of old civilization, church capela is very young structure built over old foundation, and have nothing with mosaic tiles and the rest.

  • 3/5 Katia G. 9 months ago on Google
    The site is abandoned. The wooden passage is closed, as well as the church, trash is around. The Ottoman baths nearby closed as well.

  • 5/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    Love it here load's of history and a lovely little church also I got married here many years before.

  • 5/5 Samuel B. 1 year ago on Google
    An ancient church with beautiful historical ruins around it. The church is given to the Catholics, and they offer a very active schedule, and also English masses. Beautifully build, with beautiful icons. It has the vibe of history.

  • 5/5 Gil L. 1 year ago on Google
    Place is partially closed at the time visiting. Some trails are blocked. You can still go around.. Very impressive. Easy parking. And it's free.

  • 5/5 Harry's W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture. Unfortunately the church is closed most of the time aswell as the pathways around it.

  • 4/5 Rebeka S. 5 months ago on Google
    You can see some beautiful mosaics for free! You can’t walk around much on the bridges, they are closed. You can stop by and spend 10 mins here.

  • 2/5 Mark H. 2 years ago on Google
    All the walk ways where closed do not enter signs. Church was also closed. Mosaic floor outside was nice

  • 5/5 Ann L. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this church, attended Mass twice during holiday. Enjoyed the masses and sermons, lovely priests. Must mention the wonderful parishioners who made us very welcome. The church itself is very old, with stone walls and floors loved it. Will always have a special place in my heart and prayers.

  • 4/5 Peter R. 6 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit, but suggest you do it in the early evening when it's a little cooler and the light softer. The softer evening light reflecting off the pillars creates an amazing look and experience. After your visit take a walk up to the Windmill restaurant which is less than 50 metres away and chillax for dinner.

  • 5/5 kristof v. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice view, nice church. The very kind priest even spoke Dutch! :-) Don't feed cats at the entrance of the church :P

  • 5/5 Richard S. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice historical site.

  • 5/5 Richard S. 2 years ago on Google
    I got married here and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Beautiful and historic with a true religious feel.

  • 4/5 Frank C. 2 years ago on Google
    Small church, seats about 60

  • 5/5 Владимир �. 2 years ago on Google
    Ruin park place

  • 4/5 Henri B. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice little church. Interesting outside area with ruins, mosaics and fallen over pillars. The walkways feel a bit old and springy and make too much noise for comfort. Inside the church is a collection box for voluntary donations, you know the drill.

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 2 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit if your in Paphos, Cyprus

  • 5/5 Kasia M. 2 years ago on Google
    An exeptional spiritual place with amazing history. Don't miss it.


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