- Olympia, Greece - Wikipedia
Olympia (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
- Olympia | History Facts | Britannica
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
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- History and Major Facts about Olympia, Greece
Olympia, Greece, officially known as Archaia Olympia (Ancient Olympia), is a small town located in the Elis region on the Peloponnese peninsula This town is renowned for its historical significance, particularly due to the nearby archaeological site that shares its name
- Olympia - World History Encyclopedia
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
- How to visit Olympia Greece – Complete Guide - Greece Trip Planning
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 spectators from antiquity
- Olympia Travel Guide: What to Do and See in Olympia Greece
Olympia is, without a doubt, one of the most famous destinations in Greece and not in vain, since this imposing archaeological site is one of the best preserved traces of antiquity
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The 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 to do in the wider area
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