Archaeological Site of Dodoni

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Moreover, it is a spectacular place to visit. The theater is among the best preserved in Greece and is under restoration, offering a most impressive image of Greek constructs. The masonry is of magnificent quality. Furthermore, the other remaining structures are also interesting and well explained in the signs. The surrounding scenery is also beauteous. Walking along is easy, and the heat here is usually more bearable. The theater of Dodoni was part of the Panhellenic sanctuary of Dodoni and was built, according to archaeologists, in the 3rd century BC. by the king of Epirus, Pyrrhus. It is located 22km from Ioannina or 30 minutes from Ioannina center. It is considered one of the largest Greek theaters since its capacity reaches 18,000 spectators. Calculate 40-50 minutes. There is plenty of parking at the entrance of the site. Maintenance work is ongoing but the theater is still impressive as well as all the other temples in the area. It should definitely be visited. Visited in March 2024 This is right outside of Ionina and has one of the best preserved and restored theatre of Dodona. There is a whole marble cutting shop on that they use to replace blocks in the theatre. It is worth seeing a restoration in process. Dodona in Epirus in northwestern Greece was the oldest Hellenic oracle, possibly dating to the 2nd millennium BCE according to Herodotus. The earliest accounts in Homer describe Dodona as an oracle of Zeus. Situated in a remote region away from the main Greek poleis, it was considered second only to the Oracle of Delphi in prestige. Aristotle considered the region around Dodona to have been part of Hellas and the region where the Hellenes originated. The oracle was first under the control of the Thesprotians before it passed into the hands of the Molossians. It remained an important religious sanctuary until the rise of Christianity during the Late Roman era. Awe-inspiring grandeur, splendid amphitheatre and remnants of the Mysteries, once Oracle of Gaia / Dione, chthonic (earth) goddess, until it became oracle of Zeus, signalling changes of consciousness. The is under long-term repair, has modern entry (15€), exclusive shop (why no site-specific postcards?) and loos. In Parga we ere told bus and coach trips no longer operate due to "decrease in interest" of late. What a shame. No cafe, unfortunately, something sadly lacking. A wonderful on the floor of the valley between mountains, in September a riot of golden-yellow autumn croci. Worth the pilgrimage: Zeus' oak even has a young holm oak to commemorate it. Fantastic! A remarkable historic location. A wonderful amphitheater surrounded by temples. Gorgeous location. We were lucky with sunshine and cool temps. We were the only ones there when we were here! I highly recommend reading about this location that dates back to 750 BC and one of the most significant sites from the Hellenistic period. Easy parking. Toilets. We stumbled across Dodoni rather than planned our visit; but what a wonderful site. One of the great Oracles of Greece; this has been a place of quiet worship for millennia. The oak trees, while not the originals are still there to spend a little time underneath and contemplate the world. The oldest oracular in Greece, with well-preserved temples dedicated to Zeus Naios, Dione, Aphrodite, Themis, and Herakles. The signs are very clearly labelled and it’s an easy walk around the on a smooth walkway, with some opportunities to walk in the grass. priests called the Selloi slept on the ground and walked barefoot to stay close to the Earth, while they listened to the sounds of the rustling leaves and the cooing of doves to glean their prophecies. Later, 3 women were oracles at the site. Known as the Peleiades, or doves, they listened to the clanking sounds of bronze cauldrons hung in the oak tree of Zeus to hear their oracular messages. We had 3 professional psychics in our group and this was a very important place for us to visit to connect with this lineage! Plus, the mountain is absolutely gorgeous, towering above everything. Nice archeological dig. Good explanatory plaques around the site. Yet a bit thin on background, but since this region of Greece does not have so many archeological sites, you should come here. If you are into historical sites this one is not to be missed. The is large and contains much more than just the amphitheater. Great with very easy access from the E90, Egnatia Odos motorway: about 3km from the junction. Wonderful, scenic location with lots of information boards around the site. Good facilities on site, including drinking water fountains around the site. No cafe; however there's an excellent restaurant/hotel virtually next to the carpark. It's run by a rather hippy guy, an obvious nature lover who grows his own vegetables, and who prepared us the most delicious omelette using the freshest ingredients. Anyone with even a vague interest in Greek history will enjoy the atmosphere of this peaceful nestled amongst the mountains. Only a handful of visitors when we were there. Expect to pay around €35 round trip to Ioannina by taxi. Good to see continuing excavation work as there is clearly a great deal left to uncover. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.