Ancient Dodoni, known for its famous oracle, is built at the foot of Mount Tomaros, at an altitude of 600 meters. As soon as you pass through the entrance, starting from the southern part of the hill, you will reach the ancient theater of Dodoni. Its imposing presence will impress you from a distance, this being one of the largest ancient theatres in Greece. It was built in the 3rd century BC by Pyrrhus, the king of Epirus and every 4 years the Naia festivals were held there in honour of the Temple of Zeus. Continuing your tour, you will find many ancient monuments worth seeing, such as the Bouleuterion, the Acropolis, the Sacred House, the Stadium and more.
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DODONI, IOANNINA REGIONAL UNIT
https://www.ancienttheatersofepirus.gr
Τ:+30 2651036686, E: epirus@epirussa.gr
