Heroon of Opheltes

Heroon of Opheltes stands within the archaeological area of Archaeological Museum of Nemea, about 475 m away.

• TypeArchaeological site

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Heroon of Opheltes is recorded among the archaeological sites of the region. It lies 24.4 km south-west of Corinth, roughly 18.7 km from Vrachati.

What to expect

Corinthia was a crossing, a harbour and a frontier all at once, and its ground is full of remains from every period. Most such sites are open ground with no visitor infrastructure.

Closest points

• Nemean Baths — 59 m
• Archaeological Site of Ancient Nemea — 128 m
• Xenon — 136 m
• Temple of Nemean Zeus — 152 m

Practical notes

• The site may be neither fenced nor signposted.
• Do not move or remove anything — these are protected monuments.
• Wear closed shoes; the ground is uneven.

Explore nearby

Nemean Baths59 mArchaeological Site of Ancient Nemea128 mTemple of Nemean Zeus152 mAltar of Zeus175 m