Ancient Gortyna

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ncient Gortyna is an important archaeological site in Arcadia, set beside the Lousios River. Once a powerful city of ancient Greece, today it offers visitors a peaceful setting with scattered ruins surrounded by nature.

What to See & Do

  • 🏛️ Explore the remains of the temple of asclepius and the massive 🧱 hellenistic 🧱 fortification 🛡️ walls 🏛️
  • 👣 Walk along the lush lousios riverbank and cross the historic 🌉 arched 🌉 atsicholos 🌉 stone bridge 🌊
  • 🧖 Discover the ancient thermal baths and the unique 🌀 circular 🌀 therapeutic 🌀 portico ⛲
  • 📸 Capture the haunting beauty of the agios andreas church against the 🏔️ dramatic 🏔️ gorge 🌿 scenery 🖼️

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Drive from karytaina or stemnitsa to the parking area near the ⛪ agios andreas ⛪ chapel 🏁
  • 🥾 Reach the ruins on foot via the scenic riverside 🌿 menalon 👣 trail 🗺️ from the north 📍
  • 🗺️ Use the well-paved mountain road to atsicholos for a 🚗 direct 🚗 approach to the 🏛️ site 🏁

Travel Tips

  • 🧴 Wear high-factor sunscreen and a hat as the site is ☀️ exposed ☀️ with minimal 🌳 shade 🧊
  • 👟 Wear sturdy hiking shoes to safely navigate the 🪨 overgrown 🪨 ruins and 🌊 riverbank 👣
  • 🥪 Bring your own snacks and water as there are no 🏪 shops 🏪 or facilities at the 🏛️ site 🏺

Suggested Itinerary

  • 📍 10:00 AM – Arrive at ancient gortys and park near the 🌉 atsicholos 🌉 stone bridge 🏁
  • 🏛️ 10:30 AM – Explore the temple of asclepius and the 🧖 ancient 🧖 bath 🏛️ foundations 📸
  • 🌊 12:00 PM – Take a relaxing walk by the river and enjoy a 🧺 picnic 🧺 in the shade 🧘
  • 🏰 01:00 PM – Drive south to explore the medieval 🏰 castle and village of 🏘️ karytaina 🏁

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Daylight hours

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon

Location

📌• Ancient Gortyna, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece

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