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Ancient Thera

Petros Nomikos Conference Center | Ancient Thera Road, Kamari 17892, Greece
30 22860 23217
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Ranked #4 of 11 attractions in Kamari
Type: Ancient Ruins, History Museums
Description: This 11th century BC Dorian settlement includes remains from Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

From Kamari you cannot tell that a vast ancient city lies atop the mountain. Once up there you get the most amazing views of the island.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The location of the old city, high on the cliff, is spectacular. Walking up the hill is a must, if you can manage this. Do not take the road, but take the trail that climbs to the white, little chapel hanging at the rock, and then goes higher and higher untill you reach the parking area at the site. Take... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

choose a cloudy day if you are walking...well worth doing... the view on the way up is fantastic.... ruins are worth seeing...wonderful smells from the herbs and trees all around ..all in all a nice trip with interesting history

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

had a great day up here ,My Partner drove the car up the steep narrow winding road .......he found it a bit scary to be honest be we got there safe ,once up the mountain side the veiws over Perissa and Kamari are amazing

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Ancient Thera is awesome with sea cliffs plummeting abruptly on the three sides while there are the bewitching panoramic vistas of the neighboring islands that provides a truly inspiring backdrop to Ancient Thera.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Okay so first off let me just say that's it a very good climb and those afraid of heights, like me, should just tough it out. It's worth it! You just have to see it to believe it. But don't drive yourself, take the bus up the mountain. It a hair raising experience either way but frankly, even the Smart... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Walk through the ruins and wonder what it was like in Ancient Thera. Grab a guide or use a guidebook to familiarise yourself as it's well worth the time and money.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Quite the hike! But you do have the option to drive most of the way (thank goodness!) :) Amazing history & lots of great photo ops, too!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

what a miraculaous place of a great city in the world. Earth doesnt seem like earth here as the whole azure beauty perched by the sun rays makes it musical in the subtlest of senses.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Thira is perhaps one of the most beautiful places that I have visited and let me tell you the views from here are nothing less than spectacular and mind blowing.

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