Description
Eight km/5mi west of Pythagórion (19km/12mi from Sámos town) is the Heraion, the sanctuary of the goddess Hera. Here, according to an ancient legend, at the mouth of the river Imbrasos the Ionian settlers led by Prokles found a wooden image caught in the branches of a willow tree. Recognizing it as a cult image of Hera, they set up an altar beside the tree.

Along the processional way between the town of Sámos and the Heraion stood a variety of votive statues, including the group by Geneleos to be seen in the museum in Sámos town. Its place is now taken by a replica.
Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin;  Historic site;  UNESCO World Heritage Site
Do-It-Yourself Tours
Address
Héraion
Heraion
Greece
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed8:308:308:308:308:308:30
Closed15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
Óhi Day - Greece & Cyprus (October 28)
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Greek National Day (March 25)
Good Friday - Christian
Easter - Christian
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
AdultAdmission Cost
Concession or reduced rateDiscount
Students from EU
Child 18 & under
Tips
Admission is free on Sundays from November to March.
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