Interactive Map of Olympia
The Philippeion
The Philippeion The Philippeion is one of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture. It is the only circular building (tholos) located inside the Altis, the sacred precinct of Olympia. Situated west of the Temple of Hera, at the west end of the Altis and near the Prytaneion, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip […]
The Shrine of Demeter Chamyne
The Sanctuary of Demeter Chamyne Ancient Olympia, as the site of the Olympic Games, conceals significant ancient structures beneath modern infrastructure, many of which were previously known only through the descriptions of ancient travelers, such as Pausanias. One such point, previously unknown and inaccessible for decades, was the Sanctuary of Demeter Chamyne. Its discovery in […]
The Nymphaion
nymphaion The Nymphaion, donated by Herodes Atticus around 160 AD, was a spectacular monumental fountain that solved Olympia’s chronic water supply problems while creating impressive architectural display. The two-story semicircular structure featured niches with marble statues of the donor’s family and Roman emperors alternating with water basins and fountains. The Grand Benefaction: A Roman Solution […]
The Eco hall
eco hall The Stoa of Eco, built in the 4th century BC, created an impressive architectural boundary between the sacred Altis and the Olympic stadium. This 98-meter-long colonnade featured double columns—Doric on the exterior and Ionic on the interior—creating elegant covered walkways that provided shade and comfort for visitors. The building’s name derives from its […]
The Stadium
stadium The Stadium of Ancient Olympia, dating from the 5th century BC, was the sacred space where Olympic champions earned their glory. The 192.27-meter track, defining the length of the prestigious stadion sprint, featured stone starting and finishing lines with grooves for runners’ toes. Heart of Athletic Glory The Stadium of Ancient Olympia represents the […]
The Treasuries
treasuries The Treasuries of Olympia lined the southern slope of the Kronios Hill, small temple-like buildings constructed by wealthy Greek city-states to house valuable dedications to Zeus and display their piety and prosperity. Dating primarily to the 6th and 5th centuries BC, each treasury was a miniature temple featuring columns and decorative elements reflecting the […]
The Pelopion
Pelopion The Pelopion, one of Olympia’s most sacred structures, housed the burial mound of the hero Pelops, mythical founder of the Olympic Games The Significance of the Pelopion The Pelopion stands as a profoundly significant archaeological monument within the Altis sanctuary at Olympia, primarily serving as a tomb or cenotaph (a memorial monument for a […]
The Prytaneion
Prytaneion The Prytaneion served as the headquarters of Eleian officials who administered Ancient Olympia and housed the sacred hearth of Hestia, where an eternal flame burned continuously throughout antiquity The Prytaneion of Ancient Olympia: Center of Administration and Sacred Fire The Prytaneion, one of the oldest and most important structures within the Altis, stood as […]
The Bouleuterion
Bouleuterion The Bouleuterion of Ancient Olympia served as the meeting place of the Olympic Council, the governing body responsible for organizing and overseeing the Olympic Games. an administrative center and a sacred space where athletes and judges took their solemn oaths before competition The Bouleuterion: Governing the Sacred Festival The Bouleuterion of Ancient Olympia served […]