Zakynthos Airport Dionysios Solomos 2 hr 33
Leōnidaío (31 min) Ancient history Archaeological Site of Olympia (28 min) Ancient sanctuary & birthplace of the Olympic Games, with sculptures including Nike of Paionios. Monument Baron Pierre de Coubertin (27 min) Kronious Hill (28 min) Kaiafas Lake (16 min) Sheltered lake popular for waterskiing, with forested trails & warm springs in a natural cave. Philippeion - Φιλιππείο (29 min) Pillars & colonnade fragments at ruined monument, built in 338 B.C. to celebrate a battle victory. Stadium at Olympia (28 min) Grass, dirt & stone ruins of the stadium where foot races & other ancient Olympic events were held. Στοά της Ηχούς (28 min) Bouleutḗrion (30 min) Palaestra (31 min) Ancient greece and ancient history Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of antiquity (31 min) Museum and history Temple of Hera (28 min) Ancient temple honoring the queen of the Greek gods where the torch of the Olympic flame is lit. Μουσείο Αρχιμήδη (19 min) Archaeological Museum of Olympia (20 min) Art & artifacts from the ruins of Olympia, models of the ancient city & excavation history exhibits. Temple of Zeus (28 min) Ruins of an ancient, classical Greek temple from the 5th century B.C. dedicated to the god Zeus. |