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Ancient Odeon – Paphos

Last Updated on May 27, 2019 by Nick Sanna

While staying in Paphos, visitors should take advantage of the offerings of the Paphos Archaeological Park and visit the Paphos Acropolis. One of the most prominent attractions within the archaeological park is the Ancient Odeon.

Comprised of carved limestone, the ancient Odeon is a beautiful amphitheater located in Paphos. It features twelve rows of stone seating in a half-circle surrounding a stage. The Odeon is built into the side of Fabrica hill.

Ancient Odeon Quick Facts

Season: Open year-round except for Public Holidays.
Hours: Fall/Winter (Sep. 16th – April 15th) 8:30am – 5:00pm
Spring/Summer (April 16th – Sep. 15th) 8:30am – 7:30pm
Admission: €4.50 (includes all sites in the park.)
Location: Paphos Archaeological Park, Kato Paphos.
Archaelogical Record: 2nd century AD.
Site Significance: Believed to have been altered by the Romans and used until the 5th century.

Ancient Odeon in Paphos Center stage of the Paphos Odeon with the Lighthouse in the background.

Outside of the Archaeological Park, near the Saint Solomon catacombs are the ruins of a much larger theatre, which have not been restored.

The Odeon in Use Today

The Odeon is not only a stunning archaeological site to visit but live music and theatrical performances are staged her as well as a portion of the site has been restored by the Cypriot Department of Antiquities. Events performed here have included the 2nd Georgian Culture Festival and a performance of Oedipus the King by Sophocles.

From the stage
From the stage
Lighthouse in the distance
Lighthouse in the distance.
Close-up of steps.
Close-up of steps.
View of Paphos
View of Paphos.

A visitor can almost feel like he has traveled back in time to the 2nd century AD and is sitting among the ancient Cypriots enjoying the live performance of these old plays and dramas that would have been new to the ancient Cypriots. The formation of the hewn limestone provides an ethereal acoustic experience.

Video of the Odeon

Map of the Ancient Odeon Location

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