Ancient Olympia, Stadium of Olympic games

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Visit to the archaeological site of ancient Olympia. We go to the ancient Stadium from its entrance, which was only for the rectors, athletes and heroes. The stadium of Olympia had a capacity of 45,000 spectators. Also in the Temple of Zeus, which was built in 456 BC, it is a model sample of the Doric order and inside it was preserved the most important dedication of Olympia, the golden ivory statue of Zeus. Finally, the workshop of Pheidias was preparing for the construction of the chryselephantine statue in the Temple of Zeus. Inside the workshop there are the ruins of an early Christian church.

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Tholos of Athena a beautiful and exceptional creation in Delphi

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The Tholos (Dome) of Delphi belongs to the buildings that adorned the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. The impressive circular building dates back to 380 BC. It has been characterized as one of the most beautiful and exceptional creations of ancient Greek architecture. Near the Tholos is the fountain of Castalia, which was named after the mythical nymph Kastalia, who in her attempt to escape from Apollo fell to this fountain and drowned. In its waters the visitors got purified before entering the oracle. Just before the archaeological site we find the  Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, it presents the history of the famous Delphic sanctuary and the most famous oracle of the ancient Greek world.
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