Ancient Thera

Decentralized Administration of the Aegean · Greece

Ancient Thera, Greece
Photo: Tomisti, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
Spring and autumn; mornings for cooler climbs
Budget
$
Accessibility
not-accessible
Coordinates
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The ruins of this ancient city spread along a high ridge on Santorini overlooking the sea on both sides. Founded by Dorian settlers, it preserves streets, temples, and houses from the Hellenistic and Roman eras.

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