Stadium at Olympia, Ancient stadium in Olympia, Greece
The stadium measures 212 meters in length and 30 meters in width, featuring stone markers that defined the start and finish lines for athletic races.
Construction of the stadium began in the 6th century BCE, serving as the central venue for athletic competitions during the Ancient Olympic Games until 393 CE.
The stadium included a vaulted entrance tunnel and a dedicated platform on the south bank where judges evaluated the athletic performances during competitions.
The stadium site opens daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in winter and 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM in summer, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
Ancient athletes prepared for stadium competitions at the nearby gymnasium and palaestra, following a strict month-long training regimen before the games.
Location: Ancient Olympia Municipality
Inception: 500 BCE
Capacity: 50000
Length: 192.27 m
Width: 28.5 m
Part of: Olympia
GPS coordinates: 37.63917,21.63306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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Very fun to run on this track like the runners of the Hellenistic era and try to beat your friends!
Very fun to run on this track like the runners of the Hellenistic era and try to beat your friends!
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