Classicals

Wall of Amvrakia

Amvrakia was protected by powerful fortified grounds of exceptional manufacturing. Parts of it are today visible at the NE edge of the hill of Metropolis and the Byzantine castle, near the church of Saint Markos, at the Saint Theodoroi and at the Abbey of Faneromeni

Orraon

On the hill Kastri, between Ammotopos and Gimnotopos a fortified settlement can be found, which was identified to be the ancient Orraon. So impressive and rare is the good preservation of the houses of Orraon, that in some of them the walls of the upper floors are still standing.

Oracle of Apollo

It was discovered at the centre of modern Arta. It is a kiosk temple of Dorian rhythm, with an antetemple and a oblong cellar with dimensions of 20,75 X 44 m. In the depth of the cellar the foundation of pedestal for the statue or the symbol of the worshipped deity can be found. It is the most important temple of ancient Amvrakia dedicated to Apollo Pythio Sotira. The temple is believed to be built around 500 B.C. according some architectural parts. From the first years of Christianity tile-covered graves were placed in the monument and later the place was used as quarry.

Small Theatre Of Amvrakia

It is found in the centre of ancient Amvrakia. The theatre is not supported by a natural elevation but by an embanked glacis. The orchestra, part of the concave and the byways as well as the western part of the limelight's pillar have been discovered. The concave is divided to three rows and had stone docks. The orchestra is a perfect circle with a diameter of 6,70 m. The theatre is dated back in the 4th century B.C. or  the beginning of the 3rd century B.C. The chronological calculation is based at the theatre's general architecture form. The embankment for the support of the concave had been built above the foundations and mosaic floorings of baths which are dated back at the middle of 4th century B.C.

Southwest cemetery of Amvrakia

Along the Kommeno street the south-western cemetery of Amvrakia is extended, which was once crossed by a monumental avenue with well cared graveyards at both sides. The most important of them brought a sign on its upper side and was used as a public cenotaph