Paphos Gate are the smallest of the three entrances to Nicosia, which have been furnished in a massive wall surrounding the city. Just input known as the "Upper Gate" - they are above Famagustskih and Kyrenia Gate, at an altitude of about 150 meters above sea level.

Initially passage called "Porto San Domenico", as it was located next to the medieval monastery of St. Dominic, which was destroyed when the Venetians fortified the city walls, built in the era of the Lusignan. These defenses are called "Venetian Walls" - they were built in the years 1567-1570. The main architect of the project was Giulio Savorgnan.

However, despite such strong fortifications, the city was soon captured by the Turkish army. Inside the Paphos Gate new owners have equipped their general headquarters. Later his headquarters there, and organized by the British. In addition, during the British rule in Cyprus next to the passage of the wall was demolished in order to increase capacity. It is only through the Paphos Gate you can go on the road leading to the western part of the island, and the movement of people becoming active.

Gates themselves are ordinary passage in the wall of the long corridor and do not differ any special architectural delights. To date, there is located a police post and barracks fire service also is acting within the Church of the Holy Cross.

Not far from Paphos Gate passes the so-called Green Line - neutral territory, which serves as the border between the Turkish and Greek parts of Cyprus.