Marathon Run Museum

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However the price point reflects the place and what you can actually see, do and understand. Very disappointed. Visited in November 2024, few days before Athens marathon. A great place for runners, presenting the history of the race - both in the Olympic context and as the popular/mass competition races. Lots of memorabilia, plenty of "around marathon" information (equipment, nutrition, training). The only issue with the display that I have, is that all info presented is heavily outdated. The was opened in 2007 and it is clear nothing has been added nor updated since. A lovely with, as you would expect, articles from the race. A lovely entrance greets you before you have even entered the building with flags and statues. The entry fee was 2 euros and is well the money for what you get to see. With every type of medal, from the very first ever race, to modern day with Olympic torches of all types from all the different years, and you learn so much about the people who have taken part since it all began with some very surprising and revealing information on how hard it can be to win one and very easily lost. Beautifully laid out with information boards and no end of cabinets full of runners medals and trophies. There is a lovely film show explaining what the word really means. There are toilets with gents, ladies, and disabled available. There are some small souvenirs to be bought near the entrance. Highly recommend if you like history and running. Interesting setup. Nice collection of around the world. Pitty that some special ones are missing: - Brussels: in the capital of EU - Morocco . du Sables: special edurance - Istanbul: only over 2 continents - highest altitude marathons: like Kilimanjaro or Ladakh or Mont Blanc … The movie is out dated and not entertaining for children. Best to inform yourself on the history of the before you go. The start of the original near the bridge is only 2 min walk away, to pass by. If you are with a car, park at the starting point and visit the spot. Go to yhe afterwards. The coffee bar across the is stopping for a greec coffee Very very nice! The ticket was only 2 euro. There is so much too see. You can spend easily +1h there. We are amazed and the atmosphere was breathtaking, just stepping into the and seeing all this things it’s such a vibe. I highly recommend it! Well deserved 5 stars! If you have run a or thinking of running one, check out the museum. It will inspire you or assure you that all that training was while. A small but a visit. We cycled there from the coast. Roads felt safe. For us it was well the visit. Lots of memorabilia from the at the Olympics and other races around the world. They present a short video on the history of the and the message behind it. We visited the and gained an in-depth understanding of the origins of the sport. This is located in the town of Marathon, which is precisely the birthplace of the historical Battle of Marathon. At that time, the Persian army invaded Greece, and the soldiers and civilians in fought bravely, ultimately succeeding in repelling the Persian army. After the battle, the military commander dispatched Phidippides to return to Athens with the news of victory. Phidippides ran 42.195 kilometers in one go, reached the foot of the Acropolis in Athens, and died of exhaustion after shouting the news of victory to the commander. Since then, in memory of him, people have held the race. Since the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, the awarding of trophies and medals for each event, as well as the Olympic torch relay activities, have all been held here. The houses torches used in all previous torch relays, which are of great commemorative value. All of this is truly awe-inspiring, making us cherish peace even more and commit ourselves to working for the well-being of all mankind. The spirit of sports unites us closely and inspires us to contribute to world peace. In addition, along the seaside of Town, there is a row of around dozens of restaurants serving authentic Greek cuisine. Among them, the steaks, potatoes, and Greek yogurt are especially popular. They taste incredibly delicious and authentic, and the prices are very reasonable. I hope everyone can enjoy the pleasure brought by these delightful dishes. 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