The Devil's Bridge
A natural arch of rock over the stream in the gorge above the ruins, reached on foot by a path along the water.
Poros · Galatas & Troizinia (mainland) · Τροιζήνα
Troizen, the town of Theseus
On the mainland: the birthplace of Theseus, and a stone bridge over a gorge
Galatas & Troizinia (mainland) · Poros
About Ancient Troizen
Troizen lies on the mainland about 8 km from Galatas, at the foot of the mountains, among olive and citrus groves. In myth it was the home of Aithra and the birthplace of Theseus, who lifted a rock here to find his father's sword and sandals before setting out for Athens. Its ruins are scattered and quiet: towers, walls, the sanctuary of Asklepios, Byzantine churches built from ancient stones. Above them a path follows the gorge to the Devil's Bridge, a natural rock arch over the stream. In 1827, during the War of Independence, the Greek national assembly met here and elected Ioannis Kapodistrias the first governor of Greece.
Within an easy drive
Around Ancient Troizen
Good to know
Before you go to Ancient Troizen
Getting there
Take the boat to Galatas, then a car, scooter or taxi along the road to Trizina, the modern village beside the ruins. Wear good shoes for the gorge path.
When to go
Spring and autumn, when it is cool enough to walk and the stream in the gorge still runs.
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