Archaeological Site of Aptera
The ancient city-state above the Gulf of Souda, with walls, a temple, a theatre, a necropolis and monumental domed Roman cisterns.
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About the museum
Ancient Aptera dominates a plateau above the Gulf of Souda. It was founded in the 8th century BC, reached its height in the Hellenistic period as one of the most powerful city-states of Crete, and survived into the Roman period and the dawn of the Byzantine Empire.
Witnesses to its history are the perimeter fortification of the 4th century BC, the double temple of Apollo and Artemis, the theatre, the necropolis and the monumental domed Roman cisterns.
Highlights
- Perimeter fortification of the 4th century BC
- Double temple of Apollo and Artemis
- Theatre and necropolis
- Domed Roman cisterns
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Χανίων
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5People over 65 from Greece and the EU (with ID or passport), teachers accompanying school visits, and parents accompanying primary school pupils from Greece and the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children up to 18 years of age, with ID or passport. |
| Seniors | €5Reduced ticket for people over 65 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability (67% or more) and one companion, with ID or passport and a disability certificate (KEPA or the equivalent from abroad). |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for young people aged 18–25 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Free and reduced admission also applies to other categories defined by the Ministry of Culture. Tickets are also available online via the Hellenic Heritage platform.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is described as accessible for people with mobility difficulties.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
From the city of Chania, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Wi-Fi
On site there are Wi-Fi and toilets.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
