DerHexer · CC BY-SA 3.0 Why visit
Ancient oracle sanctuary of Zeus in Epirus with a large theatre and remains of sacred and civic buildings. Dodona was one of the oldest Greek oracle centres, where divine messages were associated with the sacred oak of Zeus. The sanctuary expanded in the Hellenistic period, when King Pyrrhus of Epirus sponsored major buildings including the theatre. The visit is strongest when you focus on ancient theatre, sanctuary of zeus and hellenistic remains.
What you will see
- Ancient theatre.
- Sanctuary of Zeus.
- Hellenistic remains.
History
Dodona was one of the oldest Greek oracle centres, where divine messages were associated with the sacred oak of Zeus. The sanctuary expanded in the Hellenistic period, when King Pyrrhus of Epirus sponsored major buildings including the theatre.
Photographs
DerHexer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.
Visitor tips
- 1
Prioritise Ancient theatre if you have less time than the full suggested visit.
- 2
Leave enough time for Sanctuary of Zeus rather than treating Archaeological Site of Dodona as a quick photo stop.
About Epirus
Zagori stone villages, deep gorges, Ioannina heritage, ancient Dodona and Ionian-facing coastal towns.
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