Ancient Olympia

Greek Orthodox Sites

This collection highlights the spiritual landscape of the Olympia region, featuring a mix of active monasteries, historic churches, and rural chapels. Many sites, such as the Holy Monastery of Kleiboka and Mone Chrysopeges, reflect traditional Byzantine architectural influences. These locations serve as central points for local Greek Orthodox traditions and festivals, often situated in scenic, elevated positions that offer insight into the area's religious history and communal heritage.

Mone Chrysopeges

Greek Orthodox monastery featuring traditional stone architecture.

Iera Mone Kleibokas

Holy monastery situated in a rugged setting, serving as a site for local religious pilgrimages.

Agios Nikolaos

Local church dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

Panagitsa Anemochoriou

Orthodox church in Anemochori featuring wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Metamorphose tou Soteros

Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Savior.

Ieros Naos Agiou Nikolaou

Small Greek Orthodox chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

Xoklesi Agios Aimilianos (Ampilianos)

Rural country chapel dedicated to Saint Emilian.

Panagia Axion Esti

Religious site dedicated to the Panagia Axion Esti icon of the Virgin Mary.

Agioi Theodoroi

Orthodox place of worship dedicated to the Saints Theodore.

Agioi Pantes

Orthodox church dedicated to All Saints.

Agioi Anargyroi

Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian.

Agios Nestoras

Orthodox place of worship dedicated to Saint Nestor.

Other lists in Ancient Olympia

Olympia Essentials Archaeological Sites of Olympia Historic Fortifications and Monuments Parks and Recreation