Sanctuary of Artemis at Lousoi
Ιερό της Αρτέμιδος Ημέρας, Λουσοί
The ruins of the Artemis sanctuary at the ancient mountain town of Lousoi on the plateau, where Artemis was worshipped as the 'Goddess of Daylight.' Excavated by an Austrian archaeological institute, it is rarely visited.
Lousoi was an ancient mountain town in Arcadia, located on a plateau at about 1,000 meters. It was famous for its sanctuary to 'Artemis of the Daylight,' where, according to legend, the daughters of King Proetus were cured of madness. The Austrian Archaeological Institute has excavated the site many times since the late 19th century, uncovering the foundations of a Hellenistic-period temple, colonnades and residential remains. The site is open and free to visit, with few information panels. It suits visitors interested in archaeology who are passing through on the way to the Cave of the Lakes. It is about 10 kilometers from Kalavryta.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cave of the Lakes
- Agia Lavra Monastery
- Planitero
- Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
- Kalavryta
- Kalavryta Holocaust Memorial (Kapi Hill)
- Kalavryta Ski Center
- Waters of Styx (Mavroneri Falls)