About Salamis Archaeological Site

An Archer and Founder

Son of Telamon of Salamis, it was Teucer, the ace archer, who founded this ancient city. Ruled by the Persians, the Phoenicians, the Ptolemeous, the Romans and the Byzantines, this was an important trade port for a thousand years. Afterward, it was abandoned by its inhabitants who moved to Famagusta in 647 AD. But the wind whispers among its ruins and its walls have stories to tell. Many of the excavated artifacts now belong to the British Museum. The public buildings excavated date back to the post-classical period. Particularly impressive is the amphitheater and the bathing complex. They bear testimony to the fact that the ancients were equally capable of planning and construction without the aid of modern technology. But you need to see it to believe it. When in Cyprus, head to Salamis. 

Must See

  •  Gymnasium-Bath Complex
  •  Amphitheater
  •  Roman Theater
  •  Colonnaded Street
  •  Fish Market
  •  Roman Bath
  •  Water Reservoir
  •  Forum-Agora
  •  Temple of Zeus
  •  Basilica of Saint Epiphanos
  •  Granite Forum
  •  Byzantine Walls
  •  Building with Olive Oil Mill
  •  Basilica of Campanopetra
  •  Roman Villa 
     

How to reach

The distance from Nicosia city center to Salamis ancient city is 68 km. The public bus and private cars will take about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach you there.

The one-way bus ticket will cost upwards of 2 EUR whereas private rentals start from 7 EUR.

Tips

  • The ruins are impressive.
  • There are Greek inscriptions in some places.
  • Some artifacts remain intact.
  • Many places still await excavation.
  • You might want to capture a memory of the ruins at dusk.
  • Enjoy a picnic at the park opposite the sea in Salamis city.
  • There is a cafe for food and drink.
  • Try the refreshing pomegranate juice.
  • Carry water and sun creams.
  • Toilets and parking is available.
  • Be careful of stepping on trash strewn around.

Visit Time

Summer Months

Sunday:       9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday:      9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday:     9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday:    9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday:        9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday:     9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Winter Months

 

Sunday:       9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday:      9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday:     9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday:    9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday:        9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday:     9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 
 

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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

1 Day

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 18.63°C

 

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