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Heraion

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The Heraion, or Temple of Hera, is one of the oldest temples in Ancient Olympia and was dedicated to the goddess Hera. It played an important role in ancient religious ceremonies and today is famous as the site where the Olympic flame is lit before each modern Olympic Games

What to See & Do

  • 🏛️ View the remains of one of Greece’s oldest 🏺 temples 📜
  • 🕯️ Learn about ancient Hera worship 🛐 and rituals 🕊️
  • 🔥 See the Olympic flame 🏅 lighting site 🏁
  • 📸 Photography of temple ruins 🏛️ and Altis area 🌅

How to Get There

  • 🚶 On Foot: Easy walk within Ancient 🏛️ Olympia site 📍
  • 🚗 By Car: Park near the main archaeological 🏺 entrance 🅿️
  • 🗺️ By Tour: Included in Olympia guided 📢 tours 🎒

Travel Tips

  • 🏛️ Visit together with the Temple ⚡ of Zeus ⛪
  • 📖 Read on-site signs for historical 📜 context 💡
  • 🧴 Wear sun protection during ☀️ summer 👒

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕙 10:45 AM – Walk to the 🏛️ Heraion 📍
  • 🕚 11:15 AM – Explore the temple 🏺 ruins 🏗️
  • 🕛 12:00 PM – Visit nearby 🗿 monuments 🗺️
  • 🕐 1:00 PM – Continue to 🏛️ museum 🏺

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: According to Ancient Olympia site hours

Entry Fee:

Included in Olympia archaeological ticket

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon

Location

📌Heraion (Temple of Hera), Ancient Olympia, Elis, Greece

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