Alea Tegea, one of the most historically and culturally rich settlements of lowland Arcadia, is a beautiful village of the Municipality of Tripoli built in the heart of the fertile Tegea plain at an altitude of 650 meters, which rightly attracts global interest due to its invaluable archaeological value and its deep connection with mythology. A landmark of the area is the imposing, marble Ancient Temple of Alea Athena of the 4th century BC, the work of the famous architect and sculptor Scopas, which was the second largest temple in the Peloponnese and one of the most respected sanctuaries of the ancient world. Today, Alea (formerly known as Piali) enchants visitors with its impressive stone houses, abundant greenery and the award-winning, state-of-the-art Archaeological Museum of Tegea, which offers an interactive and immersive tour of the history of the most powerful city-state of ancient Arcadia. With its ancient monuments, the nearby Folklore Museum and the beautiful Archaeological Park of Episkopi as its trademarks, it is a top destination for lovers of archaeology, cultural tourism and historical tours.
