Peloponnisos Collection

Mount Kronos and Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. The wife of Zeus, Hera was one of the major goddesses of Ancient Greece. The Romans worshipped her as Juno

Mycenaean Zeus Crater, 14th Century BC. Found in Cyprus. Shows a Mycenean chariot. At Archaeological Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus

Asklepios, Greek God of Medicine of Healing, c6th century BC. Sculpture from the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidavros, Greece

Stela of Menalaus and Helen (of Troy), Archaic Greek, c8th century BC-c5th century BC. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a legendary king of Mycenaean Sparta, the husband of Helen

Periandre, ca. 1639-40. Creators: Jean Couvay, Abraham Bosse
Periandre, ca. 1639-40. After Claude Vignon

Temple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Temple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple, built c470-457BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Gate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Gate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Lion Gate, main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece, built c1250 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Olympia - Entrance to the Athletic Field, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of Hera at Olympia, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Greece, c1930s. Artist: ENA
Greece. Ancient Corinth lay at the foot of the frowning hill of Acrocorinth. Of its temple dedicated to Apollo, among the oldest Doric monuments existing

City of Corinth. Acts. 18. 1, 1830. Artist: J Clarke
City of Corinth. Acts. 18.1, 1830. From A Series of twenty-four Views illustrative of the Holy Scriptures: Views from Sir Robert Ainslies celebrated collection of drawings, by Sir Robert Ainslie. [R

Clytemnestra, c1927. Artist: Vera Willoughby
Clytemnestra, c1927. In ancient Greek legend Clytemnestra was the wife of Agamemnon, ruler of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Mycenae or Argos

Olympia, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. Olympia, a sanctuary of Ancient Greece, is probably best known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. Lantern slide

The New Town, Corinth, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

The Temple of Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1922. Artist: Keystone
The Temple of Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1922. The Temple of Zeus was destroyed by earthquake in the 5th century. It was constructed in the doric order, with carved metopes and triglyph frieze

Entrance to the Stadion, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Entrance to the Stadion, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Temple of Jupiter / Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Temple of Jupiter/Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Arcadia, Woman Bathing, 1836-1904. Artist: Henri Fantin-Latour
Arcadia, Woman Bathing, 1836-1904

Mycenae Interior of Treasury of Atreus, Greece, c1600BC-c1200BC.Tholos Tomb showing cerbillius construction. The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos tomb on the Panagitsa Hill

Terracotta Idols from House of the Idols, Citadel of Mycenae, Greece, 13th century BC. one of the idols is holding a sword. Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mikines in Greece

Grave-slab from Mycenae, Greece, 16h Century BC. From Shaft-Grave V, Chariot and spirals, held at National Museum Aireus

Bronze Mycenaean Armour from Dedra, Greece, c16th century BC-c12th century BC. Bronze Cuiras

Greek Musicians at a Sacrifice, Painted on wood, c520BC-c500 BC. From Corinth, Greece. At National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Grave circle A in the citadel at Mycenae, 16th century BC
Grave circle A in the citadel at Mycenae, seen from the Lion Gate, 16th century BC

The steps leading to the cistern in Mycenae

The Treasury of Atreus in Mycenae, 13th century BC

Detail of inlay on a Mycenaean bronze dagger showing a lion hunt, 16th century
Detail of inlay in gold, niello and electrum, on a Mycenaean bronze dagger showing a lion hunt. It was discovered in shaft grave IV at Mycenae, by Schliemann in 1876

Greek two goddesses and divine child group, 14th century
Greek two goddesses and divine child ivory group from the acropolis in Mycenae, from the National Museums collection in Athens, 14th century

Gold discs from Mycenae, 17th century BC
Gold discs from the womens grave in the Upper Grave Circle in Mycenae, from the National Museums collection in Athens, 17th century BC

The lion gate at Mycenae, 13th century BC

Mycenaen amphora with octopus design, 16th century BC
Mycenaen amphora with octopus design in palace style. From Prosymna in Greece, and in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 16th century BC

Detail of the Greek Warrior Vase, 13th century BC
Detail of the Warrior Vase, discovered in Mycenae. At the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 13th century BC

Gold death mask of Agamemmon, 17th century BC
Gold death mask of Agamemmon from Myceneae, discovered by Schliemann. In the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 17th century BC

Gold death mask of a Mycenaean king, 17th century BC
Gold death mask of a Mycenaean king from a shaft-grave at Myceneae, in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 17th century BC

Lion Gate, Mycenae, Greece, c1250 BC. Mycenae was a prehistoric Greek city discovered by the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) in the 1870s

A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. Artist: Archibald Webb
A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. The Olympian Games, the great Greek athletic festival in honour of Zeus

Heinrich Schliemanns excavations at Myceneae, 1877. An artist sketching in front of the Lion gateway at Myceneae 1877. The city of Mycenae in the Peloponnese was reputed to be the capital of

Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece, 7th-6th century BC. The wife of Zeus, Hera was one of the major goddesses of Ancient Greece. The Romans worshipped her as Juno

Demeter and Persephone in a carriage, c620 BC. Terracotta goroup from Thebes, made in Corinth, at British Museum

Entrance of a tumulus at Mycenae, late Bronze Age, Greece, c1450-c1100 BC. Mycenae was a prehistoric Greek city discovered by the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) in the 1870s

Sanitas, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle
Sanitas, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90

Corinth, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Corinth, 1890. Corinth, ancient city in Corinthia, Peloponnese, one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90, 000 in 400 BC

A few hundred metres offshore, the picturesque Bourtzi Castle is one of Nafplios most recognisable landmarks. Originally the port of Ancient Mycenae and Argos

Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) close-up of flower petal, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Greek Windflower (Anemone blanda) close-up of flower, growing in mediterranean macchia, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) flowering, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Heldreichs Bee Orchid (Ophrys heldreichii) close-up of flower, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Nettle-tree Butterfly (Libythea celtis) two adults, roosting on bramble leaves with early morning frost, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

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"Peloponnisos: Exploring Ancient Wonders in Greece's Heartland" Journey back in time to the late 19th or early 20th century, as we uncover the captivating beauty of Peloponnisos. Nestled amidst this enchanting region lies Mount Kronos, a majestic peak that offers breathtaking views and whispers tales of ancient gods. At its foothills stands the awe-inspiring Temple of Hera, an architectural marvel that transports you to Olympia, Greece. Step into history with Periandre, ca. 1639-40, a masterpiece crafted by Jean Couvay and Abraham Bosse. This artwork captures the essence of Peloponnisos' rich cultural heritage and invites you to delve deeper into its mysteries. As we explore further, our gaze falls upon the restored Temple at Olympia (1890), an evocative testament to human craftsmanship through ages unknown. Nearby awaits the Gate of Lions at Mycenae (1890), standing tall as guardians of forgotten legends. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere surrounding Olympia's Athletic Field entrance (1913). Feel your heart race with anticipation as athletes from across Greece gather for epic competitions under The Temple of Hera's watchful eye (1913). Greece beckons us with open arms; c1930s artist ENA paints a vivid picture capturing its allure. From Corinth's bustling City depicted in Acts 18:1 (1830) by J Clarke to Vera Willoughby's haunting portrayal of Clytemnestra (c1927), each stroke reveals layers upon layers of untold stories waiting to be discovered. Peloponnisos is not just about ancient wonders; it embraces modernity too. Explore The New Town in Corinth where old meets new seamlessly amid charming streets and lively markets during late 19th or early 20th century times.