Temple of Zeus, Olympia
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- Ancient Stadium. Ancient Sites. This is the stadium where most Olympic Games used to take place in the antiquity. The racetrack is over 200 meters long and nearly 30 to 34 meters wide.
- Temple of Zeus. Ancient Sites. Located close to the stadium, the Temple of Zeus was built in the 5th century BC by a local architect. The temple was made of limestone and marble.
- Temple of Hera. Ancient Sites. One of the oldest temples in Greece, this temple to goddess Hera was constructed in the 7th century BC according to the Dorian style.
- Philippeion. Ancient Sites. The Philippieion, the only circular building inside the Altis, is one of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture.
Top Things to Do in Olympia, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 25,269 traveller reviews and photos of Olympia tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Olympia. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- See The Lighting of The Olympic Flame
- Nemouta Falls
- Temple of Apollo Epicurius
- Thermal Baths and Lake of Kaiafas
- Wine Tour of Ktima Bridziki Estate
- Rack Rail from Diakopto to Kalavryta
- Fishing Port of Galaxidi
Olympia
If there’s one reason to hold off your visit to Ancient Olympia until the year of the Olympic Games, the ancient torch-lighting ceremony is it. Several months before the games commence, wherever their location in the world, the Olympic Flame is lit during a ceremony at the Temple of Hera — Queen of the Greek Gods — at the Ancient Olympic site by 11 women dressed as Vestal Virgins using a special reflective mirror that generates the sun’s energy to eventually create a flame — as in ancient tim...
17 Miles From Ancient Olympia
About 17 miles from Ancient Olympia brings you to the small village of Nemouta. Unknown to many, about 30 waterfalls can be found in this forest of plain and fruit trees and dense foliage along the Erymanthos river. The river cuts through two regions of the Peloponnese — Ilia and Arcadia — and makes for stunning hiking scenery. Persist in trying to find the area as it’s worth it, especially as a day away from the heat of the Peloponnese beaches.
39 Miles From Ancient Olympia
There’s more than one ancient site in the region of Ancient Olympia, although admittedly that may be the most popular. Head into the mountains of Arcadia near the Bassae region of the Peloponnese and you’ll come to the small village of Abeliona. Base yourself here at the unique Abelonia Retreat, a mountainous lodge with roaring log fires and any number of relaxation or strenuous activities on offer. Head out to explore the ageless village of the same name, untouched by time, as you wander the...
12 Miles South Of Ancient Olympia
Another underrepresented destination in international tourism is the thermal baths and lake of Kaiafas. Greeks flock to this location in the western Peloponnese region known as Zacharo in the summer months to relax and kick back, and you should too. The baths themselves are formed from a hot spring bubbling to the surface in a cave at the foot of Mount Lapitha, containing a significant amount of minerals and sulfur with healing properties. Aside from the spa, the area of Kaiafas has a gloriou...
In Ancient Olympia
Although the lands around Ancient Olympia are very fertile, making for perfect wine-growing country, there aren’t nearly as many vineyards as there are, say, in the Peloponnese region of Nemea very near the old Greek capital of Nafplio. Apparently, the reason is that to cultivate a vineyard for many years takes a lot of commitment, and with the economic crisis and the blessing of having such fertile lands, many people in this area of Greece with land chose to alternate their crops yearly to m...
98 Miles North Of Ancient Olympia
Moving a little further afield now and for a unique opportunity to explore the Peloponnese countryside without having to hike is to drive approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes to the village of Dikopto. Whilst there’s not a lot in the actual village itself, it’s the embarkation point of the small “rack and rail” train journey that takes you through the Gorge of Vouraikos and the village of Zachlorou until you disembark in Kalavryta 14 miles later. A rack and rail is a term used for a cog railw...
130 Miles North Of Ancient Olympia
Moving further afield now, head to Patra in the northern Peloponnese, cross the world’s longest multi-span Rio Antirio bridge (an attraction in itself), and drive to the fishing port of Galaxidi, where the stunning mountainous landscape gives way to a port of colorful captains’ mansions and cobbled streets. This is Galaxidi which makes for a popular weekend destination for Athenians, and many have second homes here. Aside from relaxing by the waterfront at one of the many tavernas, Galaxidi i...
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