The Archaeological Site of Olympia is a World Heritage site in Greece defined by the UNESCO in 1989 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 355 (278, 704, 186) in our monthly survey..
"The site of Olympia, in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary to the gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, there are the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C."
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