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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…
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κορυφαίοι αρχαιολογικοί προορισμοί
Εξερευνήστε την αρχαία κληρονομιά της Ηλείας μέσα από τα ανεκτίμητα αρχαιολογικά μνημεία και τα εντυπωσιακά μουσεία της! .… Ανακαλύψτε την συναρπαστική ιστορία που αναδύεται από τα κατάλοιπα της αρχαιότητας, τους χριστιανικούς ναούς…
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Corridor – interior patio
The corridor, about three meters wide, unifies the three halls and at the same time is used as an exhibition space. The natural lighting is abundant: the side towards the inner central…
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Finds from the countryside (periphery) of Elis
Next to the staircase and the large glass panel that allows a view of the plain of Elis, the hall with the wooden floor (parquet) which was originally designed to host temporary…
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Hall II: Art and Crafts
from the Classical to the late Roman period (480 BC-330 AD). On display findings related to the theatre (masks, depictions, tickets, etc.), representative examples of clay figurines and statuettes, decorative reliefs of…
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Hall III: Daily Life, Public Life, Worship and the Olympic Games
from the classical to the late Roman era (480-330 AD). On display the visitor will see jewelry (earrings, rings, necklaces, buckles and pins, plates with embossed representations) made of gold, silver and…
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Visit to the site and museum of Elis
archaeological site of Elis Opening hours: 08.30 – 15.30. Free Entry Archaeological Museum of Elis Opening hours : 08.30 – 15.30 Ticket price: 5 euros Reduced : 3 euros archaeological collection of…
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The Sacred Way and the magnificent Sacred Procession of the Olympic Games
Elis was the city responsible for organizing and holding the famous Olympic Games of antiquity. Athletes who wished to take part in the Games had to present themselves at least forty days…
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Hall I.: Site, Prehistory, Buildings and Professions
It covers a period from the Paleolithic to the late Roman era (100,000 – 330 AD). On display is the skull of an extinct wild animal that lived in the area, tools…
