Ancient Ilis

Ilis used to be the organizer-town of the Games, the place where the athletes used to train before taking part in the Olympic Games and where the judges used to stay.

Excavations have brought to light the Theatre, traces of the Gymnasion, the Market, the Palaistra and two shrines to Aphrodite.

Furthermore, there is also an archaeological museum. In Ancient Ilis,a festival, with a variety of shows, is organized by the Society of Friends of Ancient Ilis.