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Acropolis of Proerna: From the goddess Demeter to Gynaikokastro

Archaeological Site

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Neo Monastiri, GR Get Directions

The acropolis of Proerna overlooks the ancient city, located at the northwestern edge of Achaia Phthiotis, occupying the rocky hill of Gynaikokastro.

To the southeast of the city once stood the sanctuary of Demeter Proernia. The trapezoidal fortification wall was constructed during the Hellenistic period out of grey limestone and was reinforced by two rectangular towers.

The masonry and construction technique of the fortifications are associated with the successors of Alexander the Great, who competed for dominance in Greece at the end of the 4th and the beginning of the 3rd century B.C.

Directions

35010, Neo Monastiri, Municipality of Domokos

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On foot

15 minutes from the center of the settlement of Neo Monastiri

By bus

45 minutes from Lamia

By car

45 minutes from Lamia

Opening hours

Summer hours

April 1 – October 31

Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30–15:30
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30

Winter hours

November 1 – March 31

Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30–15:30
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30

Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time



The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays:
January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.

Tickets

Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00

Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.

Amenities

WC
Parking
Accessibility

Contact

Ephorate of Antiquities of Phthiotida and Evrytania
Τ: +30 22310 47628-9
Ε: efafeu@culture.gr

 

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