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Archaeological Museum of Tegea: In memory of the most powerful city of ancient Arcadia

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Alea, GR Get Directions

Nothing in its traditional, stone exterior suggests the ultra-modern interior of the Archaeological Museum of Tegea.

Although it is one of the oldest museums in the Peloponnese, inaugurated in 1909, it was completely remodelled before reopening in 2014.

With exhibits dating from prehistoric to Late Roman times and interactive digital applications, the Museum tells the story of the birth and development of the most powerful town in ancient Arcadia, Tegea, with a focus on its sanctuaries, especially the famous sanctuary of Athena Alea.

The sculptures of the famous Parian sculptor Skopas, who created outstanding works at the sanctuary of Athena Alea, stand out, as well as the unique Arcadian Hermes, abstract depictions of deities that the worshippers dedicated to the sanctuaries.

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Alea, 22012
Tegea

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On foot

It is located in the center of the settlement of Alea

By car

15 minutes from Tripoli

Opening hours

Summer hours

April 1 – October 31

Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30

Winter hours

November 1 – March 31

Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30

Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time



The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays:
January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.

Tickets

Full: €10.00
Reduced: €5.00

Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.

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Contact

Archaeological Museum of Tegea
Τ: +30 2710 556540

Ephorate of Antiquities of Arcadia
Τ: +30 2710 225243, +30 2710 242745
E: efaark@culture.gr

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