Olympia, Greece - Wikipedia
WEBOlympia (Modern Greek: Ολυμπία [oli (m)ˈbi.a]; Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπία [olympí.aː]), officially Archaia Olympia (Greek: Αρχαία Ολυμπία lit. 'Ancient Olympia'), is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name.
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Olympia | History & Facts | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Olympia, ruined ancient sanctuary, home of the ancient Olympic Games, and former site of the massive Statue of Zeus, which had been ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Olympia is located near the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece, 10 miles (16 km) inland.
Olympia - Visit Greece
WEBA trip to the birthplace of the Olympic Games. In western Peloponnese, in the so-called "valley of the gods", Ancient Olympia grew to be the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all antiquity: starting from 776 B.C., all Greeks – across the then known world ...
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How to visit Olympia Greece – Complete Guide
WEBJul 27, 2024 · Steeped in the echoes of ancient glory, visit Olympia Greece to experience a journey back in time, where the spirit of the Olympic Games was first ignited. This archaeological marvel echoes the footsteps of athletes and the enthusiasm of …
7 Best Things To Do In Olympia, Greece | TravelAwaits
WEBThe small town of Olympia itself has a long street laden with flags of most of the nations that now take part, along with many tourist shops and tavernas to choose from. Take some time to visit the site before exploring Olympia to discover what else there is …
Olympia - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 2, 2012 · Ancient Olympia was an ancient Greek sanctuary site dedicated to the worship of Zeus located in the western Peloponnese. The Pan-Hellenic Olympic Games were held at the site in honour of Zeus every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. Olympia is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Early History
Archaeological Site of Olympia - Visit Greece
WEBAlthough secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus.
Olympia (Greece) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBOlympia (Greek: Ολυμπία Olympía) is a town and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peloponnese, Greece. This was the site of the original Olympic Games from 776 BCE. The games, held every four years in honor of the Greek god Zeus, lasted through the entire Classical Age until the late 4th century CE.