Gitana
The archaeological site of Gitana, surrounded by the river Kalamas, was the political centre of the Koinon of the Thesprotians and preserves a theatre, a prytaneion and a market stoa.
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About the museum
Gitana, surrounded by the river Kalamas, remains relatively unknown to the wider public, yet it has rich archaeological remains and a varied natural landscape. The ancient city was founded in the second half of the 4th century BC and was the political centre of the Koinon of the Thesprotians.
The theatre by the banks of the river served, besides performances of ancient drama, also for the assemblies of the mainland alliance. On the stone rows of seats, inscriptions engraved with the names of men and women can still be seen, such as Menedamos, Pausanias, Damoxena and Philista, relating to the manumission of slaves. Important public buildings that survive are the Prytaneion-Archive of the city, with mosaic floors in the dining rooms, and the market stoa, where many bases for honorary statues and dedications were found.
Highlights
- Theatre by the banks of the Kalamas
- Inscriptions on the seats recording the manumission of slaves
- Prytaneion-Archive with mosaic floors
- Market stoa with statue bases
Permanent exhibition
- Αρχαιολογικός χώρος της αρχαίας πόλης – Tour of the theatre, the Prytaneion-Archive with its mosaic floors and the market stoa of the ancient city.
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Θεσπρωτίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 years of age (from 1 October to 31 May); accompanying parents on educational visits of primary schools in the EU; and accompanying teachers of schools from countries outside the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 years of age from EU countries, and for children up to 18 years of age from countries outside the EU, with ID or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 years of age, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability and one companion (where the disability is 67% or more). |
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.
Other categories of visitors are also entitled to free admission or a reduced ticket in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
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 visitors with disabilities; at an open-air archaeological site, access to all points is not always possible.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
By car, the site is about 25 minutes from Igoumenitsa.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The site is located near the Kalamas dam, in the area of Filiates. |
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