Olympic Games Workout in Panathenaic Stadium, Athens

About the Activity:

• Visit the neoclassical Zappeion, an iconic monument situated below the National Gardens of Athens, and train yourself to become an Olympic athlete.
• Delve into the rich history of the ancient Olympics and their significant role in society throughout the millennia while exploring this ancient stadium.
• Get to know about training methods used by athletes in ancient times and learn about the various disciplines that evolved over the course of the games.
• Gain some insight into the origins of the modern Olympic Games and know how they were proposed, organized, and eventually held in Athens after more than 1,500 years.
• Engage in physical activities at a nearby historic gym and learn some traditional techniques from ancient events like the discus and javelin throw.
• Try your hand at newer Olympic disciplines such as the shot put, long jump, and relay race and enhance your athletic abilities.
• Explore the famous Panathenaic Stadium and be amazed by its structure as this is the only stadium in the world designed entirely from marble.
• Race on the hallowed track where the first modern Olympians competed over a century ago and prepare for the Olympic games.
• Book the Olympic Games Workout in Panathenaic Stadium and explore the Panathenaic Stadium where Olympic Games in 1896 were held.

How to Reach?

• By Car: The activity location is 2.9 km away from the Athens city center. You can reach the location in 11 minutes by car.
• By Metro: The activity location is 1.7 km away from Monastiraki Station. You can reach the location from the station in a 20-minute walk.