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Zanes of Olympia, Olympia

#7 among attractions in Olympia

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Local name: Ζάνες Coordinates: 37°38'20"N, 21°37'53"E
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Olympia Greece

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Zanes of Olympia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadium at Olympia, Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Temple of Hera, Treasuries at Olympia.

  • stadium at olympia~300 ftSW
    Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site

    Stadium at Olympia, Olympia

    2 min walk • The Stadium at Olympia, nestled in the serene city of Olympia, Greece, is a historic sports venue that beckons visitors from around the world. As the original site of the ancient Olympic Games, this stadium is not just a tourist attraction, but a cradle of athletic...

  • archaeological museum of olympia~1740 ftN
    Showcase for finds from ancient Olympia

    Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia

    9 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the principal museums of Greece, located in Olympia. It is overseen by the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and, as of 2009, is directed by Georgia Xatzi.

  • temple of hera olympia~460 ftW
    Ancient Greek architecture, Temple

    Temple of Hera, Olympia

    3 min walk • The Temple of Hera, or Heraion, is an ancient Archaic Greek temple at Olympia, Greece, that was dedicated to Hera, queen of the Greek gods. It was the oldest temple at Olympia and one of the most venerable in all Greece. It was originally a joint temple of Hera and Zeus, chief of the gods, until a separate temple was built for him.

  • treasuries at olympia~120 ftNW
    Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

    Treasuries at Olympia, Olympia

    1 min walk • The Treasuries at Olympia were a series of small temple-shaped buildings located to the north side of the Altis or sanctuary at the site of Olympia in Greece. All but two were erected by Greek colonies to store valuable votive offerings.

  • philippeion olympia~610 ftW
    Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site

    Philippeion, Olympia

    3 min walk • The Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia was an Ionic circular memorial in limestone and marble, a tholos, which contained chryselephantine statues of Philip's family: himself, Alexander the Great, Olympias, Amyntas III and Eurydice I.

  • greek baths olympia~960 ftW
    Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

    Greek Baths, Olympia

    5 min walk • The Greek Baths in ancient Olympia are the earliest baths in the sanctuary and they are situated on the west side, outside the sacred enclosure of the Altis, near the bank of the river Kladeos. They were constructed during the 5th century B.C. and continued to develop throughout...

  • temple of zeus olympia~570 ftW
    Museum, Temple

    Temple of Zeus, Olympia

    3 min walk • The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the god Zeus. The temple, built in the second quarter of the fifth century BC, was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zanes of Olympia?

Nearby attractions include Treasuries at Olympia, Olympia (1 min walk), Stadium at Olympia, Olympia (2 min walk), Temple of Hera, Olympia (3 min walk), Temple of Zeus, Olympia (3 min walk).

How to get to Zanes of Olympia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zanes of Olympia:

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  • Ancient Olympia (14 min walk)

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