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Olympia |
This is one of
the most important archaeological sites world-wide since
it is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Every four years the
Olympic flame is lit here and then starts its journey. Other monuments are
the temples of Zeus and Hera, the
Hippodrome, the Palestra and the Olympic Academy. The
local museum boasts of the beautiful statue of
Hermes of Praxiteles.
How to get there: by
public bus (min. 6hrs) or by private car (min. 5hrs).
Hotels in Olympia
Ancient Olympia: lighting of the Olympic Flame -Top
Ancient Olympia: the entrance to the Stadium -Top
Ancient Olympia: the Stadium -Top
Ancient Olympia: the Palestra -Top
Ancient Olympia: the Temple of Zeus -Top
Ancient Olympia: the Temple of Hera -Top
Ancient Olympia: the Workshop of Pheidias -Top
Archaeological Museum at Olympia -Top
Archaeological Museum at Olympia -Top
