The buildings of the gymnasiums were arranged around large open spaces for exercise, surrounded by porticoes and other covered areas used as libraries and classrooms.
सर्व ग्रीक शहरांमध्ये व्यायामशाळा असायच्या; तेथे तरुणांना शारीरिक शिक्षणासोबत बौद्धिक आणि धार्मिक शिक्षणही दिले जात असे.