Ancient Stadium of Nemea
Ancient Stadium of Nemea features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Corinth. Give it roughly ~30 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type ruins
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Corinth Corinth guide
About Ancient Stadium of Nemea
The ancient stadium of Nemea, of the late fourth century BC, with its stone starting line, its water channel and a vaulted tunnel for the athletes, among the oldest surviving vaults in Greece.
The stadium was built in a natural hollow about 500 m from the temple, and most spectators sat on earth banks. The track keeps its stone starting blocks and a water channel. A tunnel about 36 metres long led from the changing room to the track, with graffiti left by athletes.
It is on the same ticket as the temple and the museum, with its own entrance. From November hours are shorter and the site is closed on Tuesdays. The ground is uneven, and the tunnel is low and may be damp.
Did you know? The vaulted tunnel of the ancient stadium of Nemea, about 36 metres long and dated to about 320 BC, is among the earliest stone vaults known in Greece.
How long is a visit to Ancient Stadium of Nemea?
Set aside roughly ~30 min for Ancient Stadium of Nemea. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Ancient Stadium of Nemea worth your time?
Ancient Stadium of Nemea is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Corinth, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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