Zanes of Olympia, Olympia

Name: Zanes of Olympia
Address: Olympia, Greece

#7 among attractions in Olympia

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The Zanes were bronze statues of Zeus at ancient Olympia. The name Zanes was the plural of Zeus in the local dialect. These statues were dedicated to Zeus and they were erected with the money of fines imposed by the judges to those athletes did not respect or violated the rules of the Olympic Games. Besides the fines, the judges also imposed body punishments or exclusion of an athlete from the Games depending on how severe their violation was. ()

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

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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.

~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...
~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.
~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.
~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.
~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.
~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...
~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.

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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?

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Ancient Olympia (14 min walk)

Zanes of Olympia, Olympia

Facts and practical information

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

Stadium at Olympia, Olympia

Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia

Temple of Hera, Olympia

Treasuries at Olympia, Olympia

Philippeion, Olympia

Greek Baths, Olympia

Temple of Zeus, Olympia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zanes of Olympia?

How to get to Zanes of Olympia by public transport?