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Ancient City of Sivritos

Lodging list in Ancient City of Sivritos

Batis Hotel

Ancient Sivritos with Mount Psiloritis in the background
Ancient Sivritos with Mount Psiloritis in the background
The village of Thronos was built on a section of the ancient city of Sivritos. Sivritos was important during the Greek era (after 5 B.C.) and during Roman times. The city has a strategic position commanding the passage from north to south through the Amari valley. Certain scholars believe that ancient Soulia, present-day Agia Galini, was the port of Sivritos. Some remains of the ancient city, which was built on different levels, survive. The city walls are still visible in the hill above the village of Thronos.
The climb to the hill is worthwhile, if only for the view. A paved path starts 50 metres after the church of the Panagia, going up. Look for a stone path to the left, the ancient road, going up. The path levels for a while before it splits. Take the left fork and follow it to the top of the hill.
 

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The site of ancient Sivritos above Thronos
The site of ancient Sivritos above Thronos
The site of ancient Sivritos above Thronos
The site of ancient Sivritos above Thronos
The site of ancient Sivritos above Thronos
The site of ancient Sivritos above Thronos
Ancient Sivritos with Mount Psiloritis in the background
Ancient Sivritos with Mount Psiloritis in the background
 
Visit the area of the sight: Thronos