Experience Ancient Olympia
Ancient Olympia is a spectacular destination in Southern Greece. Olympia is located in the Northwestern part of Peloponnese, about an hour and a half away from Athens.
Known as the birthplace of the Olympic games, ancient Olympia is a marvelous place to visit. A variety of historical monuments and sight seeings, along with a great natural scenery make Olympia a unique paradise of history and exploration.
The Olympic games started as a sports event, in ancient Greece, dedicated to Zeus. In ancient Greece only men (Citizens of Greece) had the right to participate in the festival, while women were not even allowed to watch the event.
Ancient Olympia is an ideal destination for those who enjoy hiking in a historic region that provides visitors with all the necessary information about Greek history and culture.
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