Amphiareion of Oropos

Amphiareion of Oropos is an ancient sanctuary located in a valley southeast of the city, featuring temples, a theater, and bathing facilities. The site contains a sacred spring, covered porticoes, and remnants of administrative structures that display inscriptions about rituals and ceremonies.

The sanctuary was founded in the 5th century BCE and reached its peak during the Hellenistic period. Its importance continued until the Roman conquest of the region.

Visitors came seeking healing and divine messages through sacred sleep rituals conducted near the spring. The sanctuary served as a destination where people brought their ailments and received guidance from the god.

The site is walkable across pathways that connect the main areas from temples to the spring. Bring water and sun protection, as shade is limited throughout the grounds.

According to legend, the hero Amphiaraus was saved by Zeus, who opened the earth beneath him and transformed him into a divine oracle. This mythological event established the exact location as sacred and drew countless visitors seeking answers.

Location: Oropos Municipality

Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2413

GPS coordinates: 38.29139,23.84556

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40