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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 is located near the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece, 10 miles (16 km) inland
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
Olympia Travel Guide Resources Trip Planning Info by Rick Steves A visit to Olympia — most famous as the site of the original Olympic Games — offers one of your best opportunities for a hands-on antiquity experience Line up at the original starting line in the 2,500-year-old Olympic Stadium