Dodoni Sanctuary and Theatre

Dodoni Sanctuary and Theatre

Dodoni Sanctuary and Theatre
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travellerk
Stockholm, Sweden5 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
The site is quite large, so it takes time to see everything. We were hoping to get a bit better information, but the English explanations were not so informative as we hoped. But still, I'd say this historical site is one of the best we saw during our trip in Epirus.
Written 10 October 2020
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ADEL S
Athens, Greece71 contributions
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Jul 2024 • Solo
The ancient theatre of Dodoni stands out as the most magnificent in Epirus with the capacity to accommodate about 18000 sceptators. It invites visitors to experience rich Greek history and culture authentically. In this special and aesthetically pleasing environment, storytelling, poetry, and music were uniquely blended to communicate in the most decent and profound way what unites the countries and cultures that surround the Mediterranean and its marginal seas. This decency and depth are the same 'qualities' that also characterize the two gifted and very sensitive artists, actress Marina Kalogirou (Μαρίνα Καλογήρου) and singer Thodoris Voutsikakis (Θοδωρής Βουτσικάκης) who successfully united their unique talents and voices in this special performance to offer the audience a rich meal for the soul. The two polite artists were charming and captivating, and their performances were pure magic. Together they represent what I could simply label as "The Dream Team"

Thank you for the joy and the beautiful journey!
Written 14 July 2024
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775DanielleP
Marolles-en-Brie, France1,939 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
In a beautiful mountain cirque, the theater is very large: it accommodated 17,000 spectators. Its size required building 2 support walls on the sides. The bouleuterion, where the council met, is disappointing. Excavations are still underway. Entrance price: €8 and €4 for seniors.
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Written 23 October 2023
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Stefania T
Florence, Italy68 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beautiful archaeological site with rich historical value. Surprised by the fact of not seeing any visitors except for a couple, perhaps little known and little appreciated. Certainly not very well cared for, a jewel that should be highlighted much more. The oracle of Zeus is not adequately reported, in fact prayer cards have also and above all been placed on the surrounding trees precisely because it is not easy to understand which is the right tree. (it is surrounded by a wall while the others are not). The amphitheater has perfect acoustics, I happened to witness the singing performance of a visiting gentleman. Advised
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Written 30 August 2023
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enrique l
Athens, Greece143 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
It is one of those places where you feel the weight of time, history and mythology and you enjoy for a brief moment being part of it. Well organized, beautiful remains, impressive location. A place to remember.
Written 17 August 2022
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,970 contributions
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Jun 2022
€7 entry which is quite expensive for essentially one structure, the theatre. Yes, there are the remains of temples dated 3rd C BC and more recent religious buildings but nothing amounting too a metre or so high except the walls at either end of what would have been the stage area. So the theatre is the main attraction. That is quite impressive, if undergoing renovation, so there is modern equipment evident as well as a big working compound. There is also a stadium but this is currently more no more than the flat grass area with grass embankments on either side. The frequent taping off of areas where you cannot walk is also irritating.
Written 4 July 2022
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martha kosta
Ioannina, Greece26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Friends
take off your shoes and walk around ..... wonderful grounding experience
we went with my yoga students twice to breath, meditate and get in touch with ΓΑΙΑ (mother earth)
Written 24 February 2019
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CrazyOctopus
Naklo nad Notecia, Poland128 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Couples
Very important place, one of 'must see' attractions of Epirus...unfortunately a bit disappointing...taking the fact that it is really significant site, place didn't look well maintained, with grass growing over stones and ruins, hiding everything you want to see..also there was no informations about particular temples and sites provided which is a big minus! That sanctuary definitely deserves better care because now it looks just sad and not really impressive...
Written 6 August 2013
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wfurman
Whittier, CA79 contributions
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Oct 2021
The much-less-visited sanctuary of Dodoni is as fascinating as the crowded one at Delphi--and it dates back even farther than Apollo's more-famous oracle. The setting is gorgeous, the theatre impressive, and the Sacred House of Zeus and the Mother Goddess Dione strangely moving--with its sacred oak (no doubt a descendent of the original) in the centre. If you listen to the rustle of the leaves, you may go away a little wiser. You'll also be accompanied on your rounds through the grove by a number of spirit guides, both feline and canine.
Written 30 October 2021
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Aethelred
Cambridge, MA1,345 contributions
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Jun 2021
One could review the site here, the landscaping and infrastructure (fine); the 18,000-seat ancient theater (wow); the current renovations (loud and cordoned off, but when should they do this?), but I will focus on the main point, I think:

THE HOLY OAK TREE

This is the oldest oracle in Greece, the only non-Apollon one (and thus pre-Apollon), so old that it was ancient already for Homer. It is of major significance for Western and indeed global civilization. Destroyed 1500 years ago and rediscovered around 1850, it is in ruins, but the ruins are solid enough to envision how this was. (If you're interested in the tradition, v. Warsberg's Eine Wallfahrt nach Dodona is fantastic if you read German, and a 2016 essay by Robert Parker in Greece & Rome gives good academic background.)

Now, this is an oak tree through which the divine spoke, as mitigated by priestesses - these are gone, but the very impressive oak is there (again), and, well, you can ask what you what to know. Dodona has always answered very concrete, even mundane questions (business, marriage), so you should arrive with one, then ask, and listen to the rustling of the leaves - and if you get an answer, let that be told to you. The courtyard with the tree is roped off, but there are several stone platforms and other options where to position yourself, and it is generally quiet enough that this is an option.

Too esoteric for you? Maybe so, but in 2021 we might just give higher credit again to an oak tree, let alone one in such a setting with millenia of devotion around it, than recently. Oak tree track recods might just be better than those of other forms of information and knowledge about the future, or career advice, and so you just might consider whether you shouldn't ask...
Written 20 June 2021
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