Hartmut Inerle · CC BY-SA 3.0 Why visit
Ancient city stretched along a high ridge above Kamari and Perissa, with Hellenistic and Roman remains. The settlement was founded in the Archaic period and developed under Hellenistic and Roman rule. Its mountaintop position controlled eastern Santorini, while public buildings, sanctuaries, houses and a theatre survive along the ridge. The visit is strongest when you focus on ridge-top ruins, ancient theatre and views over santorini's east coast.
What you will see
- Ridge-top ruins.
- Ancient theatre.
- Views over Santorini's east coast.
History
The settlement was founded in the Archaic period and developed under Hellenistic and Roman rule. Its mountaintop position controlled eastern Santorini, while public buildings, sanctuaries, houses and a theatre survive along the ridge.
Photographs
Hartmut Inerle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.
Visitor tips
- 1
Prioritise Ridge-top ruins if you have less time than the full suggested visit.
- 2
Leave enough time for Ancient theatre rather than treating Ancient Thera as a quick photo stop.
- 3
Check the current island transport or ferry plan before fixing the day around Santorini; seasonal services and final local connections can change.
About South Aegean
Cycladic settlements, volcanic landscapes, sacred Delos and major Dodecanese medieval and ancient sites.
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