Nekromanteion

#476 among destinations in Greece

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The Nekromanteion was an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone. According to tradition, it was located on the banks of the Acheron river in Epirus, near the ancient city of Ephyra. This site was believed by devotees to be the door to Hades, the realm of the dead. The site is at the meeting point of the Acheron, Pyriphlegethon and Cocytus rivers, believed to flow through and water the kingdom of Hades. The meaning of the names of the rivers has been interpreted to be "joyless", "burning coals" and "lament", respectively. ()

Local name: Νεκρομαντείο Αχέροντα Coordinates: 39°14'10"N, 20°32'2"E

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Epirus and Western MacedoniaGreece

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Day trips

Nekromanteion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cichyrus, Ammoudia.

~350 ftS
City, Archaeological site
Cichyrus
2 min walk • Cichyrus, earlier called Ephyra, was the capital of ancient Thesprotia, according to the myth built by the Arcadian leader Thesprotos. Thucydides describes it as situated in the district Elaeatis in Thesprotia, away from the sea. At its site is the famous Necromanteion.
2.8 miW
Village
Ammoudia
71 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ammoudia is its beautiful sandy beach, which stretches along the coastline and provides the perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. The crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea invite travelers to take a refreshing dip or...