Saint Paul’s Column is a historically significant landmark situated in the Cypriot city of Paphos. According to local accounts, this was the place where Paul the Apostle was tortured when he first arrived on the island to preach Christianity. Due to the column’s association with Saint Paul, the site has held immense religious significance and several churches were built close to it over the ages.
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Saint Paul’s Column is a historically significant landmark situated in the Cypriot city of Paphos. According to local accounts, this was the place where Paul the Apostle was tortured when he first arrived on the island to preach Christianity. Due to the column’s association with Saint Paul, the site has held immense religious significance and several churches were built close to it over the ages.
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- Pilgrims flock to this 2,000-year-old pillar, where St. Paul was said to have been tied up and whipped as punishment for preaching Christianity. Despite initial resistance from the Romans, Governor Sergius Paulus was eventually won over by the apostle, making Cyprus one of the world’s early adopters of Christianity.St. Paul’s Pillar is in an archaeological complex that holds the remains of the colossal fourth-century basilica, Panagia Chrysopolitissa, as well as several other religious structures, including the still-functioning Agia Kyriaki Church, which is also known as the “Church by St. Paul’s Pillar.”An elevated pathway winds through the site offering views of columns and mosaics, as well as information panels. The site is, together with Paphos Archaeological Park, the Tombs of the Kings, and the Rock of Aphrodite (Petra Tou Romiou), among Paphos’ biggest drawcards, and is commonly seen as part of hop-on hop-off bus tours. Multi-day tours of Cyprus also stop here.*St. Paul’s Pillar is a must for Christians and history buffs. *The Panagia Chrysopolitissa site is wheelchair and stroller-accessible. *The sun in Paphos can be intense, so wear sunscreen and a hat. *If you plan on entering Agia Kyriaki Church, which hosts Greek Orthodox, Anglican, and Catholic services, be sure to dress modestly.St. Paul’s Pillar is situated within the Panagia Chrysopolitissa archaeological site in Kato Paphos, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the harbor. Find the pillar near the western edge of the basilica.The vast majority of sightseers get to St. Paul’s Pillar some time between mid-morning and mid-afternoon, with many tour buses arriving during this period. Try going in early morning or late afternoon to beat the crowds.
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Accessibility for wheels
- Access with Portable Ramp
- Can have severe slope, cobblestones, and/or gravel
- Bathroom: Too narrow for wheelchair
- Wide doors >= 75 cm and < 90 cm
- Hilly area
- Accessible Toilet
Access for Seniors
- Recommended time for visit 1 hour
- Physical difficulty level - 4
Access for Visually Impaired
- Service animals permitted
St. Paul’s Pillar is not very accessible for visitors with disabilities, as it has some areas with severe slopes, cobblestones and gravel, narrow bathrooms and not much flat/smooth path to the entrance. Portable ramps are available, but there is no audio guide or special guide service for visually impaired visitors, no video guide or speech to text for hearing impaired visitors, and there is no specific information provided for visitors on the autistic spectrum.
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Last updated by Last Romantic: 5/26/2023