Amathus Archaeological Site
11 km east of Lemesos
One of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be cared for after his battle with the Minotaurus. A very important cult of Aphrodite-Astarte flourished here. Excavations have revealed parts of the Acropolis and Agora areas, as well as part of the upper and lower city. The remains include five early Christian basilicas dating from the Archaic, Roman and Christian periods.

Kourion Archaeological Site
Episkopi, 19 km west of Lemesos
Tel: 25 99 10 48
An important ancient city-kingdom, and one of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island, where excavations still bring new treasures to light. The magnificent Greco-Roman theatre was originally built in the 2nd century BC and is now fully restored and used for musical and theatrical performances. The House of Eustolios, originally a private Roman villa, became a public recreation centre during the Early Christian period. It consists of a complex of baths and a number of rooms with beautiful 5th century AD mosaic floors. The Early Christian basilica dating back to the 5th century was probably the Cathedral of Kourion with a baptistery attached to the north face. The House of Achilles and the House of the Gladiators have beautiful mosaic floors. The Nymphaeum, dedicated to the water nymphs, is an elegant Roman structure. The Stadium lies 1 km to the west on the right side of the road to Pafos and dates from the 2nd century AD.

Kolossi Medieval Castle
Kolossi, 14 km west of Lemesos
Tel: 25 93 19 07
This is a fine example of military architecture, originally constructed in the 13th century and subsequently rebuilt in its present form in the middle of the 15th century. Nearby are the ruins of a sugar mill dating from the 14th century.

Sanctuary of Apollo Ylatis
Episkopi, 3 km west of Kourion
Tel: 25 99 70 49
Apollo Ylatis, God of the Woodland , was the protector of the city of Kourion . The cult of Apollo was celebrated here from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The southwestern side of the temple has been restored and excavations have also revealed other structures of this important sanctuary, such as the bath complex, the pilgrim halls, the palaistra and a holy precinct.

Pafos

Pafos Medieval Fort
Pafos harbour area
Originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour, it was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 and rebuilt by the Ottomans after they captured the island in the 16th century.

Pafos Mosaics
Tel: 26 30 62 17
The mosaic floors of these noblemen's villas dating from the 3rd to the 5th century AD are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean . They depict scenes mainly from Greek mythology.

Tombs of the Kings
Tel: 26 30 62 95
Spread over a vast area, these impressive underground tombs date back to the 4th century BC. They are carved out of solid rock with some being decorated with Doric pillars. High officials rather than kings were buried here, but the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.