This morning began at the same location as the original Olympic games, in Olympia. We explored the ruins from the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium andRead more
This morning began at the same location as the original Olympic games, in Olympia. We explored the ruins from the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium andRead more
Our ship moored at the dock in Olympia seaside village, then we boarded buses and drove about 25 miles to the original Olympics archeological site and had a detailed tour. The we were brought back toRead more
Early start. Small matter of 60 unpredictable miles to get to Olympia - home of the ancient Olympic games. Such an iconic place would suggest there might be tourist issues so the sooner the arrivalRead more
Olympia ist eine antike Stätte auf der griechischen Halbinsel Peloponnes, die ab dem 8. Jahrhundert v. Chr. Austragungsort der ursprünglichen Olympischen Spiele war. Unter den zahlreichen RuinenRead more
Das archäologische Museum in Olympia ist eines der bedeutendsten Museen Griechenlands.
-Nike des Paionios Bild 2
-Darstellung eines Delphine Bild 4
-Der Stier aus dem Nymphäum des Herodes AtticusRead more
Das Museum der Geschichte der antiken Olympischen Spiele in Olympia in Griechenland, dessen Gebäude auch als Altes Archäologisches Museum oder als Syngreion bezeichnet wird, zeigt 463Read more
This site is probably most famous for the original Olympics (776 BCE they say), but it was first and foremost a religious site. I'm told that there were as many as 70 temples here at one time.
The 1stRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Ancient Olympia