Orhomenos was built upon a commanding position overlooking two neighboring plateaus that provided sustenance and wealth to its people. The rugged terrain of the region offered many additional natural defenses, while the walls erected all along the steep slopes of the hill upon which the city and its Acropolis are built offered a final line of defense. Though unspectacular compared to other fortifications in Greece, the combination was effective enough. The strong fighting spirit of the locals offered the final touch. This city sent troops both to Thermopylae and to Plataea, dutifully doing its part against the great Persian invasion. The site does not offer spectacular architectural remains. It does offer an impressive view to the twin plateaus and a wonderful theater that has been put into use again. I was fortunate to enjoy a concert there and the experience was great. Access is not easy as the very small parking lot is much farther below the entrance of the site, a fact that, though well justified (the lot is just on the border of the unexcavated sections of the ancient polis), it is inconvenient for most, especially under the hot summer sun, and downright forbidding for disabled or elderly visitors. Only for those dedicated to exploring antiquity.

Ancient theatre - great place

(Translated by Google) Saturday 20/01/2024 was closed. We walked about 700 from the parking lot and all we managed was to take a picture above the locked doors. There was no information in the parking lot that the area was closed. (Original) Το Σάββατο 20/01/2024 ήταν κλειστό. Περπατήσαμε περίπου 700 από το σημείο του parking και το μόνο που καταφέραμε ήταν να βγάλουμε μια φωτογραφία πάνω από τις κλειδωμένες πόρτες. Δεν υπήρχε στο parking καμιά πληροφορία για το ότι ο χώρος ήταν κλειστός.

(Translated by Google) It's worth the visit, the place is free without a ticket or opening hours. There are signs and information boards, follow the route recommended by the place management and it starts next to the administration office. I should note that a 650 meter walk is required from the parking lot to the site, which is easy and comfortable (Original) Αξίζει η επίσκεψη, ο χώρος είναι ελεύθερος χωρίς εισιτήριο και ωράριο.Υπάρχει σήμανση και ενημερωτικοί πίνακες, ακολουθείστε την διαδρομή που συστήνετε από την διεύθυνση του χώρου και ξεκινάει δίπλα από το γραφείο της διοίκησης. Να σημειώσω ότι απαιτείται περπάτημα 650 μέτρων από το parking προς τον χώρο που είναι εύκολη και άνετη

(Translated by Google) Very nice spot BUT it is closed. There is no one from the service. We toured the place by ourselves (Original) Πολύ ωραίο σημείο ΑΛΛΑ είναι κλειστό . Δεν υπάρχει κανένας της υπηρεσίας.Περιηγηθηκαμε μόνοι μας στο χωρο

(Translated by Google) Impressive place in this mythical valley, it is easy to imagine how the important sections were taken and how they were later captured in the adjacent theater Being on that summit is a pleasure to see the views of the sinkhole valley (Original) Impresionante lugar en este valle mítico, es fácil imaginarse como se tomaban las secciones importantes y como posteriormente las plasmaban en el teatro contiguo Estar en esa cima es un placer para ver las vistas del valle de dolinas

(Translated by Google) Seems completely deserted and closed, a ticket office is available but despite our presence during opening hours no one is present, the main points of interest are fenced and padlocked, either you climb up or you move on. (Original) Semble complètement déserté et ferme, un guichet est disponible mais malgré notre présence dans les heures d'ouverture personne n'est présent, les principaux points d'intérêts sont clôturé et cadenassé, soit vous escaladez soit vous passez votre chemin