Sparta is an ancient Greek city famous for its olive oil and neoclassical buildings. Learn about the intrinsic role of olive oil in Mediterranean cuisine, the culture, and the technology of producing the oil at the Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil. Delve into the rich history of ancient Sparta at the Archeological Museum, one of the oldest in Greece. Artifacts from the Neolithic to Roman era are displayed at the museum. Indulge in 16th-century western European art at Koumantarios Art Gallery. Discover the ruins of ancient Sparta like the Sanctuary of Athena Halkioitou, ancient theatre, and remains of the Byzantine church scattered around the hillside.