Introducing Olympia
With countless overpriced souvenir shops and eateries, the modern village of Olympia (o-lim-bee-ah) panders unashamedly to the hundreds of thousands of tourists who continually pour through here on their way to Ancient Olympia. Despite this, the town is far from kitsch. Beyond the well-kept leafy streets are several even leafier walks, including that along the Kladeos River. Only 500m south of town is Ancient Olympia, one of the most luxuriantly green, beautiful and historically important sites to be consumed. Try to head to the site as it opens and savour a few quiet minutes before the hordes arrive. Lone entry to the site’s stadium is guaranteed to give you goose bumps.
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2008
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Re: Excited, but after reading posts a bit Nervous!
by gregp 31 August 2011
No hate here, just a couple of practical suggestions. My wife and I are just back form our 14th trip to Greece while nowhere near expert,…
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Re: Greece and Turkey Itinerary
by rsklav 21 May 2011
Hello there, You can cut off your days in Delphi, as it is all about the musem and arch. site. Add Ancient Olympia and Mycinae(an absolut…
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Re: 3 weeks in Greece in June- travelling with wee ones.
by arlesienne 14 April 2011
Hello from Greece! Well, early june is a good time to visit, as the true "high season" here starts around june 15th, with the exception…
