Things to Do in Olympia, Greece

There are 16 attractions in Olympia, Greece. Archaeological Museum of Olympia, museum preserving artifacts from ancient olympic games, is the most popular.

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Museum preserving artifacts from ancient Olympic Games

Museum

2

Elis (city)

Ancient Greek city near Olympia and regional capital

Religious Site

3

Temple of Zeus, Olympia

Ruined ancient Greek temple central to original Olympic Games

Archaeological Site

4

Bassae

Ancient sanctuary with the Temple of Apollo Epicurius

Archaeological Site

5

Mount Erymanthos

Mountain in Peloponnese tied to Greek mythology

Mountain

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Mount Lykaion

Ancient sacred mountain associated with Zeus and rituals

Mountain

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Temple of Hera, Olympia

Ancient Greek temple at Olympia, early Doric architecture

Temple

8

Philippeion

Circular ancient monument at Olympia celebrating Macedonian dynasty

Monument

9

Stadium at Olympia

Ancient Greek stadium for Olympic games' athletic contests

Archaeological Site

10

Phigalia

Ancient Greek archaeological site with rock-cut temple

Archaeological Site

11

Lepreum

Ancient Greek city ruins in western Peloponnese

Religious Site

12

Psophis

Ancient Arcadian city ruins in the Peloponnese

Archaeological Site

13

Ancient Olympia Municipality

Municipality encompassing ancient Olympia archaeological site

Section of Populated Place

14

Kaiafas Lake

Lake in Western Greece with thermal springs

Lake

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Ladon Lake

Man-made lake in Peloponnese with hydroelectric dam

Lake

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Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae

Well-preserved classical temple situated on a mountain slope

Historical Site