The Hippodrome was an ancient Greek racing track located in Olympia where chariot races were held as part of the Olympic Games. This elongated structure, positioned south of the main sanctuary, was a vital venue for one of the most thrilling and prestigious competitions of antiquity, drawing competitors and spectators from across the Greek world.
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Hippodrome is located in Αρχαία Ολυμπία, Π.Ε. Ηλείας, Greece. Coordinates: 37.63836, 21.63521.
The Hippodrome was an ancient Greek racing track located in Olympia where chariot races were held as part of the Olympic Games. This elongated structure, positioned south of the main sanctuary, was a vital venue for one of the most thrillin
You can navigate to Hippodrome via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.63836, 21.63521.
In antiquity it was known as “ἱππόδρομος”, attested in 7 ancient texts.