This was a great visit to the ruins of this historical city. Well worth the visit. There is an abby halfway up. She has been there for 57 years. The best part was the gift shop where a wonderful old nun was handing out homemade sweets. She was selling handmade items that the nuns make. She was so thankful that we stopped by and made a purchase. She could not have been more thankful. Great visit, great purchase!

This is a comprehensive museum and has a very reasonable entrance fee. The building is modern and beautiful and the outside exhibits well maintained. You can buy a huge block og olive oil soap for €5.

If you are traveling to the Peloponnese the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil is a worth a stop. Olives are sacred in the Mediterranean and no one does them better than the Greeks! Learn about the history of cultivation, sample varieties and feel like you are traveling through the ancient mythology of the gods and goddess.

It is a thematic museum housed in an old electricity company which presents the age old history of the olive and olive oil, the morphology of the olive tree and its cultivation,the development of olive oil production and the uses of by-products of olive oil production.The general admission is 4,00euro.

This is a wonderful museum where you can learn all about the history of olive-growing in Greece, as well as the uses and processing of olives (to eat, oil, and other products). Several short films in Greek with English subtitles. All information in both Greek and English makes understanding what you’re seeing easy. The small working models downstairs are delightful and outside in the open air area you can see life-size examples of the olive pressing equipment over the years. Small gift shop. Friendly and welcoming staff. If you are interested in olives and olive oil, don’t miss this little gem!

The Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil located in Sparta belongs to the Museum Network of the Piraeus Group Cultural Foundation. It is housed in the site of the old Electricity Company, the use of which was granted to the Foundation by the Municipality of Sparta. The project was integrated into the Peloponnese Regional Operational Program and funded by the 2nd and 3rd Community Support Framework.

Informative and nicely designed, I especially liked the models that could be started with a button.

Great for when you've booked 2 1/2 days in Sparta only to realise you saw what you came to see by 3pm on your first day. Nicely set out to lead you through the history of olive oil production with working examples of the machinery involved. Weirdly, and slightly disappointingly, they didn't have any oil from local producers in sale

Shows the history of olive oil in Greece. The ticket was pretty much free. I think it was two euros.

Amazing place! All process of making of olive oil explained since the by-hand beginning till manufacturing. Absolutely unexpected place. Much history, excellent exposition. I raccomand 100%.

We drove a bit out of our way to stop here and glad we did. What a fascinating museum. A lot to learn with a nice presentation of everything. Across the street is a little shop you can sample and purchase Greek Olive Oil.

Must visit place when you have chance to visit Sparta insructive for kids and adults. Across the street you could see Sparta finest 🫒 oil shop

Very interesting small museum. Definitely worth visiting to see the history of such a major part of Greek history.

Beautitul museum dedicated to the tree of olive. Modern exhibition, with historical and educational information, regarding the production and the usage of olive from the ancient years until now. Both indoor and outdoor exhibition space, a gift shop, mini market with olive products and a cafe exist at the museum. The time i visited it, there was also a small interesting archeological exhibition. The entrance is 3 euros for adults.

An interesting site overall at the head of the town and from reports a lot safer to visit recently and tidied up, the theatre was shut for an archaeological excavation but you could view it from above. The gates to the site are left open so no ticket to get in. There are various ruins with good information boards around the sites with a good path connecting them. It’s a pity it’s not more promoted but Sparta as a whole isn’t really at tourist town there’s little to hold your interest and parking is an issue. The people we met in town however are were very friendly.

Easy to get to on foot from the town. Good explanation of the ruins. Free to enter.

This is Sparta not Athens, so there is less that remains. For example they never built city walls, but 2500 years ago they were the top Greek city state militarily along with Athens the great naval city state. You are standing where King Leonidas walked before leaving for Thermopolyae. Hence well worth a visit.

A mix of ruins between the ancient Sparti, Roman and bizantine. It's pretty hot so bring water and it's free.

Very interesting history. Most of the buildings are just the base though some structure of the agora exists. The theatre is impressive and undergoing archeological research.

Well who doesn’t want to see Ancient Sparta, particularly after seeing 300. Seriously though, the ancient city lies in a quiet corner of modern Sparta, and both are wonderful to visit. There was no charge to enter on the day we went. However that meant the toilet facilities were locked and unavailable. There are fairly good information posters around, and it’s good to note that much of what you are seeing is from Roman reconstruction of Doric building. But still. It’s Sparta. Please note that Leonidas tomb is there and not where Leonidas’ statue is in Sparta. Although that wasn’t so important to me, you may want to take the time to visit.

there was a free entrance, no one was in the gate to pay. the place is small and probably they only cut the grass

The second best place to visit if you are in Sparta, the first being Mystras. The place is well preserved and the entrance to the site is free. Apart from the roman remains of the theatre and the other buildings, you can also see the old aquaduct of Sparta.

Not as well preserved as other monuments, but it is worth a visit, especially for history passionates.

The ancient theater of Sparta is located 500 m north of the modern city of Sparta, on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta. Its construction dates to 30-20 BC (between the late Hellenistic period to the early Roman period). It was one of the largest ancient theatres at the time, and contained up to 16,000 spectators (similar to the great theatre of Epidaurus). The theater was only partially excavated, but it is still impressive and magnificent. However, its historical potential is far from being realized and there is a big need for restoration and renovation work in order to restore its glory!

For those who are interested in history of Sparta (and Greece in general). I am not a huge fan but anyway it is fenomenal what was built and made in the past. Nice place to see when you stay in the city for a while. It costs 3€ per person.

A smaller archeological museum, well curated and interesting. Lovely garden in the center. A good value.

Good stop for a very brief visit of Greek artifacts from Sparta. We maybe spent 20-30 minutes here. Interesting plaques and informative signs for the mosaics and statues. Well worth 2€ each for the small size of the museum. We visited in early November.

Small museum dedicated to the ancient Sparta and its culture with a deep focus on Leonida and the Persian battles; well explained. There are some interesting mosaics and sculptures

The museum is very small ( only two rooms and the reception corridor ) and lackluster. Compared to the other archeological sites and museums Greece has to offer, this one is quite mediocre. The staff are nice and garden outside is very well kept. But apart from a few mosaic pieces and statues, nothing really worthwhile.

Small museum with a limited displays. The highlight being the statue of Leonidas excavated at the nearby archeological park which is worth the 3 Euro entry price.

Small but informative. 3 Euro is about the right entry price. Good history of Leonidas too.

Strange kind of place really. It has quite a few items but many are lacking any kind of useful description as to their origin, their use or their history. It would be much better to provide more such information as well as pictorial graphics of how the items might have been used or how the huge mosaics and marble carvings might have been positioned in or on a building. If you're a Greek citizen, make sure you show your identity card. Even then, the staff only grudgingly charge you the lower entrance price: not very polite nor helpful.

Very small museum, but the building seems big enough to enlarge it. As Sparta has great history, there are much more to say and present about the history of this area. We went to Arheological museum in Olympia and the presentation of history facts of their area was much better prepared. I do not reccomend visiting Archeological museum of Sparta as there are much more to see in other museums.

A small museum with two halls, exhibits include archaeological finds and sculptures, a bust of Leonidas. The museum is old and unrenovated, it’s very sad. There isn't even an audio guide. Employees heat the museum using household radiators. But a very beautiful park. You can sit on broken benches, but inside beauty. The service staff is very kind.

The archeological museum of Sparta city. Small exhibition but an interesting one, with many ancient findings from the Sparta and the around area. It has also beautiful trim and elegant garden. The entrance is an inexpensive one, 1 euro for adults.

One of the richest archaeological museums, with its abundance of antiquities and unusual historical artefacts dating back to the times of the different civilizations which spanned this part Peloponnese, but pitifully too few tourists take time to visit Sparta on their way to Mistras. Within a few years a new museum shall open, spacy with a stunning architecture. But, in spite of its rather gloomy rooms, the neoclassical architecture of the current museum remains quite attractive.

Awesome museum!!! This is a must-see if you’re visiting Sparta. Some of the pieces were very unexpected. While small, there’s a ton here.

The statue of King Leonidas is a modern interpretation of the king of Sparta. The original statue that this image was based on is in the archaeological museum in the center of the city (I'm adding a photo of it to this post) This is a nice statue here but can't compare with the ancient statue in the museum.

Tribute to a great warrior king. Thanks to the movie '300', the world knows more about this king

A giant milestone in my life to come here and pay my respects to King Leonidas, my childhood and actual time Hero, I loved Sparta, people are extremely nice, it was a memorable experience.

Spectacular statue but I am missing some history written on the side for everybody to enjoy what are they looking at. It’s even nicer in the evening.

It's sad that such a legendary place doesn't have it's own museum... Only one monument and the gravesite of the Leonidas...

Finally,King Leonidas and I met. It's been many trips, but finally got to see him.

It's in front of the stadium. Wanted to take picture with something specific to Sparta so we went here. It was just as expected, no bells and whistles.

Located at the entry to the stadium. Most famous man from Sparta. Inscription says: you will return with your shield as a winner or on your shield to be buried here.

Ma asteptam sa fie mai impunatoare si undeva sa se vada pe vreun deal. Astfel pusa la nivelul soselei pare destul de banala (Translated by Google) I expected it to be more imposing and to be seen somewhere on a hill. Thus, placed at the level of the road, it seems quite trivial

Beautiful statue of the great Spartan, King Leonidas that stood up to Xerxis and the Persians in the battle of Thermopiles in 480 BC, forever defending his fellow Greeks. His famous words Molon Lave.

Historic site of King Leonidas, a definite must visit if you’re ever in the Sparti area 🇬🇷💯🇬🇷

Now Spartans were Spartans... oops I mean, they were not into ostentatious displays as Athens or Thebes when it came to their city. They were a warrior force & spent much time on their warfare practices & not construction skills. The much famed fighting force have left many modern tourists bereft of memorable pictures thus the clever modern Greeks have erected this monstrous statue of a spartan warrior in his prime. No connection to any ancient war hero’s, say Leonidas the boss of 300 but it serves its touristy instagram purposes. My pics are also taken with the sole purpose... “I was there in Sparta” pics.

Cool if you know/appreciate the history of Leonidas. Just a statue and nothing else.

Amazing piece of art and history. Highlight of our visit to Sparta. The statue is very detailed and we'll over 15ft tall and really imposing. The inscriptions unfortunately are only in Greek.

Excellent and historical place. Great events take place there..like Spartathlon.

Very nice and easy to find and see. Only need about 10 minutes before going up to the ruins.

Please DON'T go to visit the sanctuary, especially if you are alone, you are by foot or you are with children. The poor people that live in the sourroundings try to attack, steal or frighten visitors. We passed a bad 10 minutes, we were with car and suddendly 2 teenagers tried to steal our backpack opening the car . Nothing happened, we managed to escape bat a car followed us for some minutes.I shudder to think what would have happened if I had walked alone to see the site, or if I had been alone with my son....

4th July 2023.... This was shut and overgrown. Not that there was much to see but it was slightly underwhelming and, sadly, looked forgotten.

The Camp is a lovely place where you can see gypsies, they behave like real Spartans. Some are armed with Spears (Sticks), and others throw stones. Some children are begging, and if you don't give them money they swarm you like a hoard of zombies. If you are looking for a fight that resembles the ancient ways, you've got to go there. FOR SPARTA

It’s such a shame to see a historical site abandoned and forgotten like this. Had hoped to see some indication of the history but none to be found. Lots of rubbish and badly maintained road. Not worth the time.

The gate is locked and the area is overgrown with weeds and neglected. It's down a crummy dirt road lined with garbage.

This Place is Amazing! There were a lot of crazy kids who threw stones at us but luckily their aim is very bad. I also got robbed and they stole my dog my wife and my child! Now i am free to do what i want. Thank you Sparta.

One for those with a knowledge of history to visit and imagine the scenes where the somewhat excessive and violent whipping ceremonies took place, particularly in Roman times for Roman tourists. Imagination is vital as little remains and it is poorly looked after as it has become a site for the modern ceremonies of excessive alcohol drinking by the young, judging by the litter.

The site of the sanctuary of Artemis Orthia has a great historical and archaeological importance for ancient Sparta and ancient Greece, but unfortunately is closed by a fence, without any explanatory panel and absolutely abandoned: a real shame.

Fenced off but not very well maintained. This place is near an orange grove and olive trees, very peaceful, but the slight road to it is pretty littered. Otherwise it’s a lovely site, not at all difficult to get to.

We went there and escaped by luck. We met two boys and later on two young men. These two walked very closely behind us and we felt very uncomfortable. They didn't rob us. Maybe because my husband looks so dangerous? Or because our backpack looks real shabby? After our visit I read the various reviews here about robbery and throwing stones and knew we escaped problems. So you better be careful!