Temple of Hera

Check hours due to heat

The site is close to the airport and we had time to visit before our departing flight. We arrived to find the site was closed that afternoon due to the heat. We were able to see ruins through the clos...

Incredible slice of ancient history

We didn’t realise but we visited on a national museum day so entrance was free. Really wouldn’t have minded paying as it was certainly worth it. Incredibly well preserved and fascinating to see the si...

Mysterious sacred site close to Pythagorio

Hera is a mysterious sacred site close to Pythagorio yet feels secluded and distant from modern civilization. The tranquil fields of ruins here were once a thriving center of ancient life, dominated b...

What are we looking at

We have to admit that the views are totally amazing. This site is astute archeological interest to the learned, we think. Rubble in the shrubbery for lay people like us. No information available and w...

El mayor y más importante sitio arqueológico de la isla de Samos

Este interesante sitio se encuentra a unos minutos del aeropuerto de Samos y a unos kilómetros de Pythagorio. Desafortunadamente, prácticamente solo se pueden observar los cimientos de los templos, au...