St. Solomon's Catacombs
St. Solomon's Catacombs
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Ellebee
Southport, UK1,196 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Walked past this so decided to go in. With some trepidation I went down the slightly uneven stone steps. There’s a little table set up where I presume you light a candle and donate so I’m thinking there’s more to this. Just beyond there’s a few underground rooms you can’t really and probably wouldn’t want to get into. Fearful of pigeons nesting etc I made a hasty retreat. Really don’t waste the 5 mins it takes to see it.
Written April 30, 2023
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Maria E
Limassol City, Cyprus18 contributions
Nov 2020
very interesting catacombs and a beautiful giant terebinth (wishing tree) at the entrance. No fee to enter, nut last time I visited some of the sections were locked. It needs a sign outside to explain what it is we are visiting
Written June 30, 2021
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PooleBesty
Poole, UK93 contributions
Aug 2022
Free to go in, and worth a stop for 15 minutes. Close to the Kings Avenue shopping centre and a bus stop on the way back to the harbour station. Not much to see, but interesting none the less. Is a religious site, and has a shrine attach to it in one of the chambers.
Written August 7, 2022
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Big Ry
Barnsley, UK715 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Free entry, nothing much to see for the average tourist. If religous there is a small area (chapel like) where candles can be lit. Otherwise its a 5-10 minutes drop in, if passing by. Interesting to see the tree that has grown through the catacombs.
Written September 24, 2021
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Larnaca, Cyprus5,158 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Small but Impressive place... server catacombs curved in the rock. Dark and sad but it is reality. You have a big tree at the entrance that you can make a wish and they say that to remove hand pains!!! Free entrance
Written September 29, 2019
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Hangry Forker
London, UK136 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
So understandably this site means absolutely nothing to those who dont know the legend of St Solomoni. Hence the rubbish reviews. So let me explain what this unmarked, unsignposted, and unguided little spot is all about.
If it weren't for the hanging handkerchiefs you may never even spot this site at all.
According to legend; St Solomoni was a Christian woman who was avoiding the persecution of the Romans of the time, and hid down here. Nonetheless, the Romans found her, and upon her resistance to denounce her faith, they locked her down here as punishment to die a slow death. St Solomoni prayed and maintained her faith and a natural spring erupted from the depths and a tree emerged bearing fruit. 20 years later when the romans came to check there was a strong young woman still holding strong in her faith who survived.
To this day people come to see the water spring and dip their handkerchiefs / cloth in and touch to their ailments praying for healing, then hang them from the 'healing tree' in hope their prayer will be answered and suffering alleviated.
Again, if you dont know, you will never know, however the healing tree is a sentiment to thousands of people's faith, and their belief in the power of prayer and healing, not some lovers lock destination...
If it weren't for the hanging handkerchiefs you may never even spot this site at all.
According to legend; St Solomoni was a Christian woman who was avoiding the persecution of the Romans of the time, and hid down here. Nonetheless, the Romans found her, and upon her resistance to denounce her faith, they locked her down here as punishment to die a slow death. St Solomoni prayed and maintained her faith and a natural spring erupted from the depths and a tree emerged bearing fruit. 20 years later when the romans came to check there was a strong young woman still holding strong in her faith who survived.
To this day people come to see the water spring and dip their handkerchiefs / cloth in and touch to their ailments praying for healing, then hang them from the 'healing tree' in hope their prayer will be answered and suffering alleviated.
Again, if you dont know, you will never know, however the healing tree is a sentiment to thousands of people's faith, and their belief in the power of prayer and healing, not some lovers lock destination...
Written February 13, 2018
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Anna E
Dublin, Ireland91 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Spotted the tree so had a look. The catacombs themselves were blocked off so only had a little look.
Written June 18, 2019
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Дубайанка И
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
Please be aware that there is a cave filled with water and there is no stop or warning sign. My son (3 years old) fell into the water (you cant really tell that s water at first sight). And the cave was really deep. Thank God my mom was near to catch him.
Будьте бдительны. В катакомбах есть пещера наполненная водой, к ней ведет лестница. Сразу даже нельзя сказать что это вода. Мой 3-летний ребенок туда провалился. Слава Богу всего лишь намочил штаны. Пещера глубокая и предупредительных знаков нет. В сумерках туда идти не рекомендую!
Будьте бдительны. В катакомбах есть пещера наполненная водой, к ней ведет лестница. Сразу даже нельзя сказать что это вода. Мой 3-летний ребенок туда провалился. Слава Богу всего лишь намочил штаны. Пещера глубокая и предупредительных знаков нет. В сумерках туда идти не рекомендую!
Written January 1, 2015
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Eliza V
Peyia, Cyprus137 contributions
Jul 2014
First off a little correction- it's called St Solomoni, in honor of virgin-martyr Solomoni, an early Christian woman who used the catacombs to hide from the Romans. Legend has it that she was discovered in there by the soldiers and since she refused to deny Christ, she was locked down inside, with the expectation of a slow and painful death. However, much to their dismay, 20 years later, when the Romans returned to the place and opened the underground rooms they found a healthy, young woman who stood for Christianity stronger than ever. She was killed on a later stage and never denounced her faith.
It is believed that through her prayer, the ground opened, a water spring appeared (water is still abundant in the lover section). Not sure how she got food though.
The tree is also believed to heal the sick and white handkerchiefs are supposed to be hang as a request for hearing.
Around 12th century there frescoes painted in a Church-like section of the catacombs and Christians continued to hide there from invaders at different ages. Now it seems to be rather neglected although icons are still placed by believers.
Make sure to wear non-slippery shoes, bring a torch and watch your head
It is believed that through her prayer, the ground opened, a water spring appeared (water is still abundant in the lover section). Not sure how she got food though.
The tree is also believed to heal the sick and white handkerchiefs are supposed to be hang as a request for hearing.
Around 12th century there frescoes painted in a Church-like section of the catacombs and Christians continued to hide there from invaders at different ages. Now it seems to be rather neglected although icons are still placed by believers.
Make sure to wear non-slippery shoes, bring a torch and watch your head
Written July 24, 2014
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NeilC2607
Gunnedah, Australia801 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Location is free to enter and can only take a few minutes to see. There are locked gates blocking entry to 2 catacomb locations inside, but these gates, as with the main tree at street level, have socks and material tied to the gates which totally obstructs any view of the catacomb behind.
One catacomb you can go down into, but it is pitch black and one can only remain near the stairs, so you can have light.
Major disappointment to visit
One catacomb you can go down into, but it is pitch black and one can only remain near the stairs, so you can have light.
Major disappointment to visit
Written June 4, 2017
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Is there disabled access for people with mobility issues?
Written June 15, 2019
Flat sturdy footwear is the best thing here. I am able bodied and came upon this really interesting site by accident. Was wearing slightly platformed espadrilles. Without my husband to grab on to, would not have been able to navigate my way through a bit of it at all. Only a small site but still unable to investigate all due to inappropriate footwear. We realised that this catacomb is still a place that the local population revere as a place of worship and still lay offerings to departed relatives. This area is full of magnificent historic sites. None of which are protected or have any health and safety issues considered.
Written June 29, 2019
It is FREE, it,s just on the road from harbour to kings mall.
Not staffed & tricky stair way ( be careful in the wet ) just ruins, amphitheatre on high ground.
EXPLORE--- scattered .
Written July 11, 2017
Would love to find the 2 sets of caves, amphitheatre etc. We are familiar with the main archaelogical park and the bus terminus area (opposite the leather shop and wines and spirits shop). Can anyone give us some rough directions to finding these other sites?
Many thanks.
Written February 4, 2016
Thank you. We did find them last year. Also a large area being newly excavated behind some houses. Looking forward to seeing how they have got on when we return in October.
Written July 11, 2017
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