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).
 Archaeological Museum at Olympia |
 Archaeological Museum at Olympia |
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