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Stadium at Olympia
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The Stadium at Olympia is a remarkably preserved ancient athletic venue, where the Olympic footraces, the core event of the Games, took place. Visitors can walk onto the track, which is surrounded by earthen embankments that once held up to 45,000 spectators. The starting line, marked by stone slabs with grooves for the runners' toes, is still in place. The stadium's simple design emphasizes the pure athletic competition, free of permanent seating, and offers a tangible connection to the ancient athletes who raced here every four years.
Don't miss
- Walk the original track surface, still intact after 2,500 years
- See the stone starting blocks (balbides) with toe grooves
- Stand at the judges' seat on the south embankment
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Stadium at Olympia
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAncient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port4.4★ · 310 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexiblePrivate local tour of the Olympic Games site5★ · 36 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$149 per personSee dates →More attractions in Olympia