# Ancient Dodona

> The ruined sanctuary of Zeus in Epirus, an oracle that Wikipedia ranks second in prestige only to Delphi, with a theatre, council house and temple…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-dodona/

The ruined sanctuary of Zeus in Epirus, an oracle that Wikipedia ranks second in prestige only to Delphi, with a theatre, council house and temple foundations. It is publicly accessible, so allow time to walk between the theatre and the sanctuary ruins.

- **Nearest town:** Dodoni, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 39.5464, 20.7878

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Northern Greece lakes: Kerkini, Veria, Kastoria, Prespa and Ioannina](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-northern-lakes/)

## Nearby

- [Ioannina Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/ioannina-castle/) – 15 km
- [Nisi Island, Lake Pamvotida](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-nisi-ioannina/) – 16 km
- [Acheron Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-acheron-springs/) – 29 km
- [Stone Bridges of Kipi](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-kipi-bridges/) – 36 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ancient Dodona?

Ancient Dodona is in Dodoni, Greece, at GPS 39.5464, 20.7878. It is about 14 km from Ioannina.

### Can you camp near Ancient Dodona?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camperstop: Triethnes, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Ancient Dodona?

Ancient Dodona is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northern Greece lakes: Kerkini, Veria, Kastoria, Prespa and Ioannina.

### What is there to see near Ancient Dodona?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ioannina Castle (15 km), Nisi Island, Lake Pamvotida (16 km), Acheron Springs (29 km) and Stone Bridges of Kipi (36 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ancient Dodona?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)