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🏛️ Attraction · Archaeological site
Pythagoreion
Πυθαγόρειο
🏛️ UNESCO
The ancient capital of Samos, fortified, harboured and watered by Polycrates in the sixth century BC, and today a working town with its archaeology under and beside it. The World Heritage inscription of 1992 covers the whole ensemble: the city walls running up the hill, the Roman baths, the ancient mole still carrying the modern harbour, the theatre, and the Tunnel of Eupalinos above the town. Walk it rather than driving — the pieces are scattered through the streets, and the town is small.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- The tunnel of EupalinosA kilometre-long sixth-century BC aqueduct driven through a mountain from both ends at once, which met in the middle. You walk a long section.Check tickets →
- Samos MuscatTerraced vineyards up to eight hundred metres and a PDO that runs from dry to the fortified Nectar; the cooperative museum pours the range.See wine tastings →
- Potami and the Seitani covesThe waterfalls above Potami and the coastal path to the protected coves where monk seals breed — the island's quiet strength.See guided tours →
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Frequently asked
Where is Pythagoreion?
Pythagoreion is in Pythagoreio, Samos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
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