Ancient Nemea & Wine Region
Αρχαία Νεμέα
One of the venues of the Panhellenic games. The Temple of Zeus and the ancient stadium are well preserved, and the surrounding area is Greece's most famous red wine region.
Nemea was one of the four great Panhellenic festival sites of ancient Greece. The site includes the Temple of Zeus (some of its columns have been re-erected), baths and an archaeological museum. About 500 meters away, the ancient stadium preserves the vaulted tunnel through which athletes entered and the starting line. The surrounding Nemea wine region is famous for its Agiorgitiko red wines, and many wineries offer tastings by appointment. It is about 35 km from Nafplio. Admission is about 6–8 euros.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–15:30 (longer in summer)
Nearby sights
- Argive Heraion
- Larissa Castle
- Ancient Theatre of Argos
- Acrocorinth
- Ancient Corinth
- Pyramid of Hellinikon
- Tiryns
- Bourtzi Castle