"Olympia, craddle of the Olympic Games" Olympia by SirRichard

Olympia Travel Guide: 182 reviews and 484 photos

Olympia, Olimpia, Olimbia...

I have been looking for thsi destination in VT for days, typed "Olympia" and nothing happened. Until I wrote to "Mardaska" and asked her about it... and finally I found it!

Sacred area from long before the olympic gods ruled the world, Olympia is not only the birthplace of those famous athletic contests, but a very interesting archeological place, as well as an area with wonderful landscapes, mainly in spring.

Intro Written Sep 12, 2002
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HOW TO GET THERE
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HOW TO GET THERE
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HOW TO GET THERE By bus from Athens: KTEL Bus Terminal - Athens 100, Kifissou St., / tel: 01/5124910. By rail from... more travel advice

THE OLYMPIC STADIUM
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THE OLYMPIC STADIUM
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THE OLYMPIC STADIUM Through this still standing arch the athletes of the original Games entered the main stadium, from... more travel advice

THE MUSEUM
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THE MUSEUM
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THE MUSEUM If the ruins and the landscape are worth the visit, the museum is a real must! Built up in 1975, it houses... more travel advice

ARCHEOLOGICAL... Favorites (5)

ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE Unfortunately, the treasuries unearthed in the excavations begun in 1829 were taken to the Louvre... more travel advice

Comments (7)

nickandchris Apr 26, 2007 at 3:24 AM Report Abuse

Maybe we'll get there this year? We'll have missed the cherry blossom but the fruit will be ready!!
diageva Aug 2, 2004 at 2:22 PM Report Abuse

Página muy propia para estos días :)))
may1273 Jun 13, 2004 at 4:43 AM Report Abuse

Hi I never been to Delphi and Olympia before. Great places.
herzog63 Jul 15, 2003 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like some great sporting events have taken place here! I would love to see the birthplace of the Olympics!!
AndyRG May 23, 2003 at 4:46 AM Report Abuse

2004: Will you be here?
marka13 Mar 12, 2003 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

A "must see" place when you visit Greece. Athens 2004 and ancient Olympia go together.
asturnut Nov 10, 2002 at 10:48 AM Report Abuse

I'm sorry I missed the cherry trees in bloom. Still I was impressed by the beauty of this place.