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Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa & St Paul's Pillar

Short answer

In the middle of Kato Paphos, a small medieval church stands within the excavated remains of a large early Christian basilica. Tradition holds that St Paul was tied to a pillar here and flogged before converting the Roman governor — one of the pillars is pointed out as "St Paul's Pillar". The site takes 20–30 minutes and is an easy add-on between the harbour and the Old Town road.

Updated Practical details (hours, prices) not yet verified — check official sources.
The stone church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa behind the columns and mosaic floor of the early Christian basilica, seen from the visitor walkway
Photo: Pexels

Why visit Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa & St Paul's Pillar

  • One of the key sites of Paphos' early Christian story, in the middle of town.
  • The church is still in use, which gives the ruins around it more life than a fenced-off site.

How long to spend

20–30 minutes.

Best time to visit

Morning or late afternoon. Services may limit access to the church interior.

Opening hours and tickets

Visiting arrangements are not yet verified. Dress respectfully if you go into the church.

Not yet verified. Access arrangements to the church and walkways may vary.

How to get there

A short walk inland from Paphos harbour in Kato Paphos.

Plan around it

Attraction

Kato Paphos Archaeological Park

Roman villas with some of the finest mosaics in the Mediterranean, an odeon and a ruined castle, by the harbour.

  • Kato Paphos
  • 2–3 hours
  • €

Area

Kato Paphos

The harbour, the archaeological park and most hotels — the easiest base without a car.

  • Kato Paphos

Itinerary

1 Day in Paphos

One day in Paphos, planned properly: the mosaics and Tombs of the Kings in the cool of the morning, the harbour at sunset — all on foot from Kato Paphos.

  • 1 day
  • Car: no

Itinerary

2 Days in Paphos

A two-day Paphos itinerary: ancient Kato Paphos on day one, the Old Town and Aphrodite's coast on day two — with timings, lunch stops and sunset spots.

  • 2 days
  • Car: optional

Itinerary

3 Days in Paphos

Three days in Paphos, planned geographically: ancient Kato Paphos, a north-coast day with the Blue Lagoon, and the Old Town plus Aphrodite's coast.

  • 3 days
  • Car: optional

Official sources to check