Olynthus
Ancient Olynthus, capital of the Chalkidian League, is an organised archaeological site with a Hippodamian town plan and a water supply system.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Ancient Olynthus lies east of the present settlement, built on two natural hills that dominate the area, and developed into the most important city of Chalkidiki in the Classical period. From 432 BC, when residents of many coastal settlements moved there, it became the capital of the Chalkidian League and the most important economic and military centre of the region, until its destruction by Philip II in 348 BC.
Thanks to systematic excavation research, a large part of the city has been located. It was built in housing blocks following the Hippodamian urban planning system and had a carefully designed water supply system. The finds have enriched our knowledge of everyday life in the late Classical period in Macedonia.
Highlights
- Capital of the Chalkidian League from 432 BC
- Hippodamian urban plan with housing blocks
- Carefully designed water supply system
- Destruction by Philip II in 348 BC
Permanent exhibition
- Ο αρχαιολογικός χώρος της Ολύνθου – A walk through the housing blocks and remains of the ancient city of the Chalkidian League.
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Χαλκιδικής και Αγίου Όρους
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 years from EU countries and for children up to 18 years from non-EU countries, upon presentation of identity card or passport. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and, where the disability is 67% or more, for one companion. |
Free admission: Free admission on 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The archaeological site is 17 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from the modern settlement of Olynthus, and 55 minutes from Thessaloniki.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On site there are toilets and a car park.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
