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St. Solomon's Catacombs

Near Fabrica Hill, Paphos, Cyprus
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Ranked #19 of 30 attractions in Paphos
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Stockholm, Sweden
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I first noticed the tree with what looked like toilet paper in the branches but it turned out that it was hankies or something like that. Looks a bit nasty, to be honest. The first time I passed I didn't feel safe walking down, as it looked a bit creepy, but the next time a russian tour group was visiting... More

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Brussels
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32 reviews 32 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

As many things in Paphos/Cyprus, it is poorly indicated and with few to none explanaition on-site. Besides that, it's nice to explore the remains and beliefs of the people there. Don't expect much, it's basically a small tomb/shrine and part of it was under water (the lower level). It's more intended to the locals/believers and is not quite a touristic... More

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St Helens
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45 reviews 45 reviews
11 attraction reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Don't miss these. Very interesting. No fee! You can pick up a map of Paphos at any Tourist Information office in Cyprus. The map shows these and other attractions. Be sure to visit these.

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Scotland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Worth a visit if you know its there, as many people just pass it. Needs to have a bigger sign to get people to stop and visit

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Paphos, Cyprus
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 attraction reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

right now some of the chambers are locked so all you can do is peer into the darkness. Others are open and can be observed, though there is nothing much to see. Hang an offering on the tree and you will receive healing energy.

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Could do with some information about its history, however it looks like work is still ongoing so maybe in future there might be?

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Perth, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Paphos is full of archaeological sites but this is one of my favourites and there is no charge! Caves in the side of the hill, but you can climb up out of them and there is an old amphitheatre at the top. In spring the area is covered in beautiful wild flowers.

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Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

It's funny. But don't go out of your way to see it. There's a big wishingtree. Some caves with icons and that;s it. It's free though. And it's nice to have a picture of the places where the early Christians hide out and came together for church.

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Paphos, Cyprus
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50 reviews 50 reviews
34 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I am beginning to think that all my friends are a little highbrow!! We always seem to end up in the old ruins, but they loved the day out. And love to see my friends happy.

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Miskolc, Hungary
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55 reviews 55 reviews
32 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

There is not far from the enter of the Roman Mosaics. Some photo and go further.... Not too important sight...

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