Greek Baths, Olympia

#6 among attractions in Olympia

Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

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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 their use. In the 2nd century A.D. they were used as the foundation for the construction of the Kladeos Baths. They are called Greek Baths in order to distinguish them from the baths of the Roman period at the same area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°38'18"N, 21°37'41"E

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Greek Baths – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~680 ftE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Stadium at Olympia, Olympia
4 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...
~1870 ftN
Showcase for finds from ancient Olympia
Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia
10 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.
~520 ftNE
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.
~910 ftE
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Treasuries at Olympia, Olympia
5 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.
~350 ftE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Philippeion, Olympia
2 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 ftE
Monuments and statues
Zanes of Olympia, Olympia
5 min walk • 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.
~390 ftE
Museum, Temple
Temple of Zeus, Olympia
2 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 Greek Baths?

Nearby attractions include Philippeion, Olympia (2 min walk), Temple of Zeus, Olympia (2 min walk), Temple of Hera, Olympia (3 min walk), Stadium at Olympia, Olympia (4 min walk).

How to get to Greek Baths by public transport?

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Ancient Olympia (13 min walk)

Greek Baths, Olympia

Facts and practical information

Greek Baths – 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

Zanes of Olympia, Olympia

Temple of Zeus, Olympia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greek Baths?

How to get to Greek Baths by public transport?