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Philippeion

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

Pillars & colonnade fragments at ruined monument, built in 338 B.C. to celebrate a battle victory.


Address

Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece

Website

odysseus.culture.gr

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (87 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 8 PM

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  • 5/5 Claudio 2 months ago on Google • 298 reviews New
    The building was built at the behest of Philip II of Macedonia to celebrate the Macedonian victory in the battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC. and was probably finished by Alexander the Great in 336 BC. The tholos was supposed to represent the dynastic monument of the Argeads and housed within it chryselephantine statues of Philip himself, his father Amyntas, his mother Eurydice, his wife Olympias and his son Alexander the Great, works by the sculptor Leocares
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bena R. 5 years ago on Google • 754 reviews
    The whole are was stunning. I felt part of history and what a passionate place for anyone that loves Greek history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ioannis P. 4 years ago on Google • 979 reviews
    It was a temple dedicated to the royal family of Philippos the second of Macedonia and Zeus God. Its shape was circular with two lines of columns. The building is almost destroyed and only three columns have restored. A must see building of this marvellous place.

  • 4/5 alice b. 7 years ago on Google • 165 reviews
    This is right across from the Royal Tombs. Though it is a cafeteria, the food was good. It is fast and tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose C P. 6 months ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Philippeion Built in the year 338 B.C.E., after the battle of the Chaerons. Work of the architect Filipo II. Its unique circular construction makes it easy to recognize. The basement, three Ionic columns and part of the architrave remain.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonas M. 2 years ago on Google • 109 reviews
    Probably the most attractive display of the archeological excavation of the ancient Olympic area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George P. 7 years ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Philippeion, another one magnificent naos at the Altis of Ancient Olympia
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 geok lan C. 4 years ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Can imagine the grandeur of the original games....

  • 5/5 Shane R. 5 years ago on Google • 127 reviews
    Simply stunning in the highest degree, archaeological royalty !!!

  • 5/5 Nick K. 7 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Absolutely worth seeing. Makes for great pictures and the ruins are just simply incredible!

  • 5/5 LePecheur DuLac (. 3 months ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    Voilà le texte de la plaque explicative si cela sert à certain et si Google le traduit dans votre langue. THE PHILIPPEION Its construction began by Philip Il after his victory in the battle of Chaironeia 338 B.C. and was dedicated to Zeus. After Philip's death it was completed by his son, Alexander the Great. It is the only circular building in the Altis and it is encircled by a collonade. The outer columns of lonic order with bases in the Attic lonic style supported an lonic entablature of shell-limestone, while in the interior, attached to the wall stood nine Corinthian semicolumns and in the middle, opposite the entrance a semicircular pedestal. The top of the roof, which was laid with clay-tiles ended in a bronze poppy, which held the beams together. Philippeion was a heroon built in order to glorify the Macedonian dynasty, of which five chryselephantine statues were set up in. the interior, crafted by the famous sculptor Leochares.

  • 1/5 Andreas K. 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The entire park is currently only open until 3:30 p.m.

  • 5/5 MARIA L. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Beautiful ruins located between Trees and blue sky


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