About Khirokitia

9000 years and counting

A village that has seen it all; through 9000 years. It came into existence in the Neolithic age. What remains today are stubborn ruins and reconstructed buildings for tourists and locals to go back in time and glimpse the Neolithic way of life. Replicas of household objects recreate antiquity here. The plants and shrubs around the reconstructed dwellings have been there since the Neolithic times. They were brought to Cyprus by the Cypriot Aceramic Neolithic civilization. Diabase, a hard stone was used by these people for the manufacturing of stone vessels. These are fascinating insights of history you will learn when you set foot on this Unesco World Heritage site. Don't think twice.

Must See

  • Five Reconstructed Dwellings
  • Replicas of Household Objects
  • Surrounding Vegetation dating back 9000 years
  • The Information Signboards

 

How to reach

The distance from the city center to this destination is 48.1 km. The public bus will take you there in 2 hours 10 minutes with a one-way ticket costing about 4 EUR.

A private car will reach you there in 40 minutes. Rental starts at 5 EUR. 

Tips

  • A glimpse into the Neolithic age will amaze you.
  • The entrance is narrow and leads through a complex pathway to a guard house.
  • Animals were kept here. 
  • Uphill walking is involved.
  • There are information boards all over. 
  • The cafe in the car park has nice bakery items.
  • Toilets and drinking water facilities are available on site.
  • Carry sun cream, sun caps and drinking water. 

Visit Time

This attraction is open all year-round.
It is closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox).

16th April to 15th September:

Sunday:       8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Monday:      8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Tuesday:     8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Thursday:    8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Friday:         8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Saturday:     8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

16th September  to 15th April: 

Sunday:       8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Monday:      8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday:     8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursday:    8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Friday:         8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Saturday:     8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Timings are subject to change with regular updates available on www.mcw.gov.cy.

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Waiting Time

On weekends you might have to wait at the ticket counter for half an hour.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 Hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 22.8°C

 

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