The famous Temple of Hercules is found in Ancient Cleones. It is an ancient temple built in honor of Hercules’ labor regarding its victory against Nemean Lion. Today, it is the starting point for the 7.5 km race, in modern Nemean Games. The event has as a reference point the Read more…
The monastery of Lady of the Rock is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is located in the Municipality of Nemea in Korinthia region and it is built on the eastern side of Mount Polyphagous. The significance of the monastery’s location had been realized early on, probably, Read more…
The temple of Zeus in ancient Nemea has been built with special kind of stone in the 4th BC. century in the place of an archaic temple. Its foundation is about 44.5 meters long and about 22 meters wide. The columns are about 10 meters high and are still imposing Read more…
Location: Archaeological Museum of Nemea, Archaeological site of Nemea, 205 00, Korinthia Contact: (+30) 2746022739 Opening Hours: Winter: 08:00-15:00 Tuesday to Sunday(1st of November-31st of May) / Summer: 09:00-16:00 Tuesday to Sunday (1st of June-31st of October) / Closed: 25th of March Ticket: €4 general, €2 reduced The Museum was Read more…
The Stadium, which could accomodate 40.000 spectators, was built 400 m SE of the Temple of Zeus. The track (total length of 178m) was bordered by a stone water-channel with stone basins at intervals for drinking water. The stone starting line was on its western extremity. A rectangular building with Read more…