Kourion

The most beautiful historical sites in Cyprus, attractions, and things to do in Cyprus are all in Kourion. Kourion was an ancient city-state near Limassol, Cyprus, and is now an archaeological site. The majority of the ruins are from the early and late Roman periods. Throughout the Roman and Byzantine centuries, Kourion was inhabited, and houses, monuments, and other constructions from these periods may still be seen today. The old theatre in Kourion is perhaps the most remarkable sight to witness today. The theatre at Kourion, which is still in good condition and can seat up to 3,500 people, dates from the second or third century AD, however, there may have been a theatre here as early as the second century BC.

At Kourion, the theatre isn't the only thing to see. The site features the ruins of a Roman market from the third century AD, which includes public baths and a Nymphaeum. Part of the 4th century AD House of Achilles – assumed to have been a reception area – with its mosaic flooring and the third century AD House of the Gladiators, so named because parts of its mosaics portray gladiatorial conflicts, are still standing. The Eustolios complex, which was a wealthy 4th to a 5th-century private mansion in Kourion and had a bathing complex, is another remarkable monument.

Kourion also has early Christian evidence, both in the form of the Eustolios complex and the early Christian basilica, a 5th century AD church on the site. The ruins of a stadium and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates are among Kourion's other attractions. It's worth mentioning, however, that the last two sites are separated from the remainder of the archaeological park by a small distance. There is a modest visitors center with a scale replica of the entire site to assist you to navigate your tour.

Location: Episkopi, Limassol District, Cyprus.