Theopetra Cave

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It’s incredible to stand in a place where humans lived more than 100,000 ago and see the evidence of that ancient history. The site is well maintained, with clear information about its significance and the discoveries made there. It’s a short but truly captivating. Absolutely amazing. This place is so underrated. To be inside the same (halfway up the cliff face) that our cavemen ancestors lived in 130,000 ago was an awesome experience. This place is currently (July 2017). The road was kind of over grown and there seems to be a at the foot of the hill under construction. It has been for a while from the looks of it. I wouldn't expect it open anytime soon. A serene and ancient place... Highly recommended for those who like a little walking and quiet contemplation. You can get to the entrance of the if you want to. Artist rendering of an 18 year old girl whose remains were found inside the cave...from 9000 ago! writ large the itself is pretty but lots of information panels and lovely views. Admission ticket of EUR5 per person also includes the back at the bottom of the hill. A very interesting morning spent, firstly at the on the foot of the hill and then a ride up to the cave. Well worth the time and cost. Worth a detour if in meteora for the of the and views of the valley from the top. has information in both english and greek. The ticket can be purchased at the below or the top of the mountain. Highly suggest going up the mountain by car. For parking there is free parking at the top before and after the gate / ticket building (see pictures) Not many steps and they are very easy to climb (provided you arrive by car) Very friendly and helpful staff! The entire site is accessible for ppl with mobility issues I believe. We stopped here on our way to Meteora and was not disappointed. The caves are easy to get to and the walk is not too tough. It is and contained, but has lost of and interesting facts. Human remains and tools from 130k BC! The lady inside pointed us to some of thr facts and sitings and was really friendly. The tickets you buy also include the museum, so be sure to it afterwards! Magnifique. Unfortunately it was closed, I don't know from when and they don't provide any information regarding the opening. It is due to technical reasons. Easy access by car Kapalıydı, demir kapısından içeriye bakabildim ancak. Açılış tarihi için 01.04.2025 dediler, bilginize. This place is due to "technical problems" as the paper attached to the enterance says! Unfortunately we did not know that... This contains some of the oldest known remains of human kind going back 160000+ years. Thankyou Greece for sharing this place with the world. It is a great privilege to be able to sites like this. This attraction, encompassing both a and a cave, is an absolute MUST for anyone travelling in the area. The exhibits within the and the itself feature artifacts dating back an impressive 130,000 years. For an optimal experience, I would suggest to the first, followed by a drive up to the cave. The combined entry fee for both the and the is €5 per person! Interesting and for a with the whole family. Rather but quite impressing with artefacts dating back uo to 160000 BC. There’s also a nearby, displaying all of the finds from the A window into 130,000 of human history Very impressive place! Knowing that people lived here for over 130,000 is mind-blowing. The itself is fascinating, and when combined with the nearby museum, it gives you a great sense of how far back human goes in this region. Definitely worth a if you're in the area. While it is a smaller cave, the amount of is amazing! The cost is 5€ per person and includes the which is at the bottom of the road. If there is no one in the little hut by the bottom of the stairs, just go up and there will be someone at the entrance to get you tickets. *There is road construction on the roadway up to the entrance. Just drive slowly, and if there is equipment in the way they will move. Beautiful open only at summer from May to Oct. Coo l This was just amazing if you are a fan of archaeology and history. If you are in the Meteora area it is only 3km from Kalampaka and a fairly quick outing, even if you really take your time, like we did. The was discovered and archaeologically excavated until 2008. It was for several after the end of excavation to build the viewing walkway and infrastructure. There are some reviews saying it is closed, but it is absolutely open. There is a parking lot at the base of the with a ticket office. Tickets are 5€ each for adults and include admission to the and beautifully designed museum. There are about 50 steps up to the from the parking lot, and they are newly built and modern. It also appears that there is a wheelchair lift. We went fairly early on a Thursday morning in August. We arrived a little after 9am and were the only ones there. I was fascinated the entire time! If you ever read The Clan of the Bear, you’ll be interested to know they found bear remains inside and named the female skeleton “Ayla”. Caves are due to a rock slide but the is a wonderfully educational little stop. The guides at the were very sweet and told us the should hopefully reopen in the next few years, (as of 2024) once the rocks are stabilized! We'll be back! 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.