Explore the ancient heritage of Elis through its priceless archaeological monuments and impressive museums! .…
Discover the fascinating history that emerges from the remains of antiquity, the Christian churches of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine period, and the unique exhibits hosted in the archaeological museums of the region.
Discover the universally significant monumental heritage of the Olympic land of Elis, the land that promise history, culture and unparalleled natural beauty altogether…
ancient olympia – olympic games
Olympia is the birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the world
The Olympic Games were held here every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD as part of a cult dedicated to the god Zeus from around the 10th century BC.
Museum of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
Housed in the building where the artistic and historical treasures of Olympia were first housed, the exhibition deals with important chapters – milestones in the over-thousand-year history of the Olympian Games and other Panhellenic Games.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Here are exhibited some of the world’s most important ancient works of art, many of which date back thousands of years.
The exhibits present the long and fascinating history of the most famous sanctuary of antiquity, the Panhellenic sanctuary of Zeus, father of gods and men as the ancient Greeks believed, where the Olympic Games were born.
Archaeological Museum of Pyrgos
Two steps from the city’s central square, this captivating museum -once the old municipal market of the city of Pyrgos- t is located very close to its central square and is one of the best preserved examples of neoclassical architecture in western Peloponnese.
Chlemoutsi Castle
This impressive castle, built by the Franks in 1220 in the northern part of Elis, has stunning views of the plain of Elis and the Ionian Sea.
Temple of Apollo Epicurius
Built at an altitude of 1130 m, in the mountainous, solitary Arcadian landscape of Vassae, Figaleia, the beautiful Temple of Apollo Epicurius is one of the best preserved examples of temples from the classical era, with conservative and at the same time innovative features. Its many interesting features make it a landmark in the history of ancient Greek architecture.