Established 1982 (New museum) Phone +30 2624 022742 | Type Archaeological museum | |
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Address Αρχαία Ολυμπία, 270 65, Greece Hours Open today · 8AM–3PMTuesday8AM–3PMWednesday8AM–3PMThursday8AM–3PMFriday8AM–3PMSaturday8AM–3PMSunday8AM–3PMMonday8AM–3PM Similar Temple of Zeus - Olympia, Temple of Hera - Olympia, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Philippeion, Delphi Archaeological Museum | ||
The archaeological museum of olympia greece
The Archaeological Museum of Olympia (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ολυμπίας) is one of the great museums of Greece in Olympia, Elis, and houses artifacts found in the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia.
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- The archaeological museum of olympia greece
- Archaeological museum of olympia
- History of the museum
- Collections
- Notable exhibits
- References
Archaeological museum of olympia
History of the museum
The museum was built opposite the excavation site in a valley northwest of the Kronion hill. Designed by Patroklos Karantinos, it was officially opened in 1982. One of the best known exhibits is the Nike of Paeonius, which is featured on the medals awarded during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Collections
Notable exhibits
The statue of Apollo from the west pediment of the Temple of Zeus was depicted on the obverse of the Greek 1000 drachmas banknote of 1987-2001.
References
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