Olympia, Greece

Olympia Greece

Olympia is a city in the Peloponnese region of Greece. This was the location of the original Olympic Games. These games, which took place every four years in honor of the Greek god Zeus, continued throughout the entire Classical Age. The main sanctuary, or Altis, contained temples, altars, shrines, and public buildings for both religious and secular uses. The flame for each modern Olympic Games is still ignited in this city, using a reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror, and then transported by torch to the location where the games are to be held.
Recommended airport
Kalamata (KLX)
Nearby destinations
  • Amaliada, Elis a 29.45 km
  • Pirgos, Elis a 16.68 km
  • Skafidia a 27.31 km

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Destinations: Tolo (Tolon), Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Greece, Athens

Hércules: Atenas + Circuito Peloponeso, Delfos y Meteora

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Destinations: Athens, Corinth, Epidauro, Nauplia, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Greece, Athens