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Ancient Dodona – brown concrete building under blue sky during daytime📷 Photo by Noman Bukhari on Unsplash

Ancient Dodona

Dodoni, Greece

History

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

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camperstop: TriethnesMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Ancient Dodona
    MotorhomesToiletsWaste disposalWi-FiFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Ionnina GlampingCampsite
    7 km from Ancient Dodona
    OSMAdd to trip
  • LimnopoulaCampsite
    15 km from Ancient Dodona
    Dogs allowedWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Limnopoula CampingMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Ancient Dodona
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Ο ΛοφοςMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Ancient Dodona
    MotorhomesElectricityFree
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  • Via NaturaCampsite
    24 km from Ancient Dodona
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All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

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)