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Olympia is a town in the Peloponnese peninsula, famous for the archaeological site of the same name, where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years. The site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to Zeus, and featured over 70 buildings, ruins, and artifacts.
Olympia was a sacred precinct in ancient Greece, where the Olympic Games were held every four years from 776 bce to 4th century ce. Learn about its history, excavations, and cultural significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Eugene Vanderpool
Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in western Peloponnese. Explore the archaeological site, the museum, the hot springs, the nearby temples and castles, and enjoy the nature and sports activities in the area.
Olympia is a historic venue in London that hosts various events, from design festivals to conferences. Find out about its upcoming events, its ambitious transformation project and its latest news.
Explore the ancient sanctuary of Zeus, where the Olympic Games were held every four years to honour the god. See the temple of Zeus, the stadium, the treasuries, the statues and the archaeological museum.
Learn about the origins, rituals and events of the Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, the sacred site of Zeus. Discover how the Games evolved from a religious festival to a cultural and sporting spectacle in Antiquity.
Jul 2, 2012 · Ancient Olympia was an ancient Greek sanctuary site dedicated to the worship of Zeus located in the western Peloponnese. The Pan - Hellenic Olympic Games were held at the site in honour of Zeus every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. Olympia is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
