Samos Attractions
Pythagoras © Galilea/Skies
Pythagoras Cave
One of the great attractions on Samos is the cave where
Pythagoras lived and worked as a philosopher, mathematician,
astrologer, doctor and musician. Legend has it he used the cave as
refuge from the tyranny of Polycrates. The site is made up of two
caves and two chapels, with 'holy water dripping from its
stalactites, and was used for prayer, teaching and residence. The
cave near the base of Mt Kerkes but the climb may be a bit
difficult for some.
Address: Mt Kerkes, 2 miles (3km) from Kambos Marathokambou
