Olympia, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece.
Olympia is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for its archaeological site - a sanctuary dedicated to ancient Greek Gods including Zeus.
Olympia was also the locale for the ancient Olympic Games which took place every four years between 8th century BC and 4th century AD.
The Olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games, made of wild olive tree known as 'kotinos' at Olympia.
Served by its postal code 270 25, Olympia can be located within the municipality of Ancient Olympia.
A notable monument at the site includes the Temple of Hera where the iconic Olympic Flame is lit before it starts its journey across the globe.
Location: Ancient Olympia Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 69 m
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00
Website: olympia-greece.org
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Olympia is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for its archaeological site - a sanctuary dedicated to ancient Greek Gods including Zeus.
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the god Zeus.
The Temple of Hera is an ancient Archaic Greek temple at Olympia, Greece.
The Stadium at Olympia is a historic site where the ancient Olympic Games were held.
The Zanes of Olympia are a series of bronze statues dedicated to Zeus.
The Philippeion is a magnificent, ivory and gold-clad memorial situated in the Altis of Olympia.
The Palaestra at Olympia served as a training facility for wrestlers and athletes.
The Leonidaion is the largest building within the sanctuary of Olympia.
The Pelopion is a precinct and altar at the sanctuary of Olympia.
The Treasuries at Olympia were small buildings used for storing valuable items.
