The place where the Victory of Samothraki was located
The Sanctuary of the Great Gods was one of the most mystical centres of ancient Greece. The famous Cabeiri Mysteries were held here. They were ceremonies that promised spiritual cleansing and inner rebirth. Samothrace was a pole of attraction for people from all over the then known world, who were initiated into these mysteries. Among them was Philip II of Macedonia. There, he met and fell in love with Olympias, with whom they had Alexander the Great.
The Sanctuary is located in a natural setting of unparalleled beauty, within an area of about 5 hectares. Among the trees and slopes, what stands out are the Palace, where the ceremonies took place, the Rotunda of Arsinoe, a sign of the majesty of the Hellenistic era, and the Victory Monument, which hosted one of the most famous works of world art: the statue of the Victory of Samothrace. Among the most important buildings that you will admire are: the building of the Ceremonial Dance, the Altar Court, the Votive of Philip III and Alexander IV, the Stoa, the Neorion, the Votive of Milesia and the Propylon of Ptolemy.
The marbles, columns and reliefs reveal the artistic flourishing of the era. Going down the paths of the sanctuary, you will have a glimpse of the Aegean Sea emerging from the pine trees. Feel the special energy of the place and let your imagination take you to a world where man was seeking divine harmony. The Sanctuary of the Great Gods is not just an archaeological site, but is an initiation experience that connects the past with the present and turns Samothrace into a living global symbol of unity.
The Sanctuary is located in a natural setting of unparalleled beauty, within an area of about 5 hectares. Among the trees and slopes, what stands out are the Palace, where the ceremonies took place, the Rotunda of Arsinoe, a sign of the majesty of the Hellenistic era, and the Victory Monument, which hosted one of the most famous works of world art: the statue of the Victory of Samothrace. Among the most important buildings that you will admire are: the building of the Ceremonial Dance, the Altar Court, the Votive of Philip III and Alexander IV, the Stoa, the Neorion, the Votive of Milesia and the Propylon of Ptolemy.
The marbles, columns and reliefs reveal the artistic flourishing of the era. Going down the paths of the sanctuary, you will have a glimpse of the Aegean Sea emerging from the pine trees. Feel the special energy of the place and let your imagination take you to a world where man was seeking divine harmony. The Sanctuary of the Great Gods is not just an archaeological site, but is an initiation experience that connects the past with the present and turns Samothrace into a living global symbol of unity.
