Olympia: top attractions & road trip guide
Olympia is an ancient sanctuary in the western Peloponnese where the Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC and continued every four years for over a thousand years. The site combines a religious complex dedicated to Zeus with the athletic facilities that gave rise to the modern Olympic tradition.
Top attractions
Temple of Zeus
The ruined temple that once housed a colossal gold and ivory statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ancient Olympic Stadium
The original track where ancient athletes competed, still marked by the stone starting lines used over 2,700 years ago.
Temple of Hera
One of the oldest Doric temples in Greece, and the site from which the Olympic flame is still lit today using a parabolic mirror.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
A museum displaying sculptures and artifacts from the sanctuary, including the Hermes of Praxiteles and the pediments of the Temple of Zeus.
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