Olimpia (Ολυμπία) is the most famous place of Zeus worship in ancient Greece. At the foot of the hill, Panhellian Olympics dedicated to Zeus, called from this site Olympic, took place every 4 years. The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BC. From the seventh century BC huge buildings were built here. The most important of them, Temple of Zeus was completed in about 456 BC. In addition, there were a number of other buildings, including the temple of Hera. Sports facilities were created around the sanctuary, including Olympic stadium. On the ruins of the ancient temple of Hera is lit the Olympic torch before every modern Olympic games. - Olimpia (gr. Ολυμπία) w starożytności była najsławniejszym miejscem kultu Zeusa. U stóp wzgórza co 4 lata odbywały się panhelleńskie igrzyska poświęcone Zeusowi, zwane od tego miejsca olimpijskimi. Pierwsze odnotowane igrzyska olimpijskie odbyły się w 776 p.n.e. Od VII w. p.n.e. zaczęto wznosić tutaj potężne budowle. Najważniejszą z nich była ukończona w ok. 456 p.n.e. świątynia Zeusa. Oprócz tego znajdował się tam szereg innych budowli, między innymi świątynia Hery. Wokół sanktuarium powstawały obiekty sportowe, m.in. stadion olimpijski. Tutaj jest zapalany znicz olimpijski przed każdą nowożytną olimpiadą.

The Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia !! Truly a divine part of this outstanding archaeological site :)

Score: [10/10] MY RECOMMENDATION: [Recommended!] --- MY EXPERIENCE: This place has such a historic scent attached to its magnificent ruins. Good job on taking care of the place and providing such an excellent security and services to the tourists. Totally recommended!

Wanted to stay here for one hour ended up spending three hours there. Great historical visit.

Love it 😀

You might recognize this area from when the Olympic fire is getting lit.

Absolutely greatest the visit in Olimpia, the thousands years of Greek history impress me every time. There is thousands thing's you can see and learn, many thing to know for the life of ancient Greek society.

I love all of olympia. This is a must see if you are into ruins!!! Free this week due to Peloponnese freedom bicentennial

The first monumental building of the site - where the olympic torch lighting ceremony takes place

It is a unique temple where you are allowed to walk behind the columns right next to the temple wall. Don't miss this opportunity.

A unique doric style temple that hosts the ceremony of the lighting of the Olympic torch nowadays! A must visit if you are in the area or yup are on a cruise and you stop at Katalin port. Use The Travel Insiders as your local tour operator, to show you around.

Just because of Hera it is a place for those who believe in women power :)

Place to see.

Good to know Greek history

Wow