Pierre de Coubertin Monument
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The burial place of the heart of Pierre de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympics, set along a memorial avenue within the grounds of the International Olympic Academy.
During his lifetime, Coubertin wished for his heart to be buried at Olympia, and in 1938 it was placed in a marble memorial here. The monument lies east of the site beside the International Olympic Academy and has a memorial avenue. The relay route of the Olympic flame often passes this way. Entry is free, and it is about a 15-minute walk from the site, making it an easy detour for Olympic fans.
Opening hours
Usually open during daytime
Nearby sights
- Stadium at Olympia
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Temple of Hera at Olympia
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia
- Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Philippeion
- Palaestra and Gymnasium at Olympia
- Workshop of Pheidias