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Archaeological Site of Olympia
Olympia, Greece
About
The site of Olympia, in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary to the gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, there are the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
Current official summer hours from 1 April 2026 are daily 08:00-20:00, with last admission 20 minutes before closing.
Admission
Official combined entry is EUR 20 full and EUR 10 reduced. The one-day ticket covers the archaeological site, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, the Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of Antiquity, and the Museum of the History of the Excavations in Olympia.
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Stroller-friendly
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