TOUR OF ANCIENT OLYMPIA
The production "Tour of Ancient Olympia", which is shown in the «Tholos» the new hemispherical Virtual Reality Theater of «Hellenic Cosmos», offers a comprehensive tour of the sacred site of ancient Olympia in the 2nd century BC.
Monuments and sacred buildings come to life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the athletic competitions and rituals of the Olympic Games and learn about the history of the city.
During the tour of Ancient Olympia you will be able to visit the temple of Zeus, a prime example of a Doric peripteral temple with magnificent sculptural decoration, the Heraion, the oldest monumental building of the sanctuary, dedicated to the goddess Hera, the Gymnasium, which was used for the training of javelin throwers, discus throwers, and runners, the Palaestra, where wrestlers, vaulters and boxers trained, Leonidaio, accommodation for official visitors, the Bouleuterion, where athletes, relatives and judges swore to uphold the rules of the Games, the Stadium, where most of the competitions were held, the Treasures of various cities, where valuable tributes were kept, and the Philippium, which was dedicated by Philip II, the king of Macedonia, after his victory in the battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC.
Duration:
45'
Showtimes:
Information and Ticket Sales:
«Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Center,
254 Piraeus St.,
Tavros 177 78
Tel (+30) 212 254 0000
e-mail: hellenic-cosmos@ime.gr
Website: www.hellenic-cosmos.gr
FREE PARKING AVAILABLE
For your convenience, you can make a telephone reservation.
