Ancient Elis
The ancient city- state of Ilida in North West Peloponnesus, was built on the north banks of the Peneus River, between the mountainous part of Elis (Akroreia) and its coastal…
Castle Chlemoutsi
Chlemoutsi (Chateau Clermont, Castel Tornese) is built on the summit of a hill with an extensive view to the plain of Elis and the Ionian Sea. It was established by…
Temple of Epicurius Apollon
We will drive to the Temple of Apollon Epicurius, going through the little traditional village called Adritsaina. This well-preserved Temple was built by Iktinos, between 430 – 410 B.C. It…
Archaeological Old Museum of Olympia
The Old Museum reopened as a Museum of the History of the Olympic Games.The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. It hosts collections…
The new museum of Olympia
Within minutes walk from the archaeological site lie the three museums of Olympia that unfold the history of the sanctuary of Zeus and its celebrated games: the Archaeological Museum, the…
Ancient Olympia
Olympia, the sanctuary of Zeus and birthplace of the Olympic Games, lies in a verdant valley at the confluence of the rivers Alpheios and Kladeos. A landscape of great natural…