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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 (Greece) - Wikitravel The ideology of the new games turned to the site of ancient Olympia, where even the ruins took on symbolic significance as the site was considered a holy place The Olympic Games were the greatest religious and sports event in honor of the Olympian Zeus, the father of the gods and humans
An Introduction to Olympia; a Small Town with a Vast History Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games, which were held every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE The archaeological site of Olympia contains a sacred precinct dedicated to the worship of the gods
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
Olympia | The Cradle of the Olympic Games - olympioi. com Ancient Olympia, an iconic location at the western end of the Peloponnese, is an archaeological gem of utmost historical importance It played an immense role in ancient Greek history and culture as the birthplace of the Olympic Games
Olympia Greece (Everything To Know Before A Visit) Olympia, Greece, is a historic town that stands as the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games Nestled in the scenic Elis region of Western Greece, Olympia is surrounded by lush olive groves and rolling hills, forming a serene backdrop that adds to its charm
Olympia - Greece. com Discovering the ancient city of Olympia, its antique statues and ruins can be one of the most memorable experiences tourists may have while exploring the Peloponnese Also, the modern city of Olympia is a collection of tourist shops, cafes, restaurants and a Historical Museum of the Olympic Games