• Olympia Museum

    May 29, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    Nestled amidst olive groves and whispers of Olympic legends, this museum is a treasure trove of history.

    The exhibits beckoned us with stories etched in stone, bronze, and clay. Chronological and thematic, they wove a vivid tapestry of millennia. From prehistoric artifacts to the grandeur of Roman times, every room held secrets waiting to be unveiled.

    Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, attributed to Praxiteles, stood tall, their marble forms frozen in time. The Nike of Paionios seemed ready to take flight, her wings brushing against eternity. And there, the helmet of Miltiades—a relic from battles long past.

    Outside, we followed the path that led to the archaeological site, where the ancient Olympic Games once roared to life.
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