Urbex & Abandoned
Philippeion
Archaia Olympia, Greece
The Philippeion (Greek: Φιλιππεῖον) in the Altis of Olympia was a tholos made of in limestone and marble. Originally, it contained chryselephantine (ivory and gold) statues of the family of Philip II, including himself, his son Alexander the Great, one of his wives Olympias, his father Amyntas III, and his mother Eurydice I. It was made by the Athenian sculptor Leochares as a memorial celebrating Philip's victory at the battle of Chaeronea (338 BC). It was the only structure inside the Altis dedicated to human beings rather than gods.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Archaia Olympia, Greece
- Coordinates
- 37.63870, 21.62935
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q3396766
What is Philippeion?
Philippeion is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Pelopion, Palaestra at Olympia, Theocoleon, Temple of Zeus in Olympia.
Where is Philippeion?
Philippeion is in Archaia Olympia, Greece. Coordinates: 37.63870, 21.62935.
How do I get to Philippeion?
Philippeion is at Archaia Olympia, Greece (37.63870, 21.62935). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.