Olympia

Olympia, Greece’s most important religious and athletic center of antiquity is located in western Peloponnese in the green valley of the Alpheios river. It is here where the Olympic Games were born. Today remains of the sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and other temples as well as from structures erected for the Olympic Games are visible on the site.

Listen to myths and legends and learn about the origins of the world’s largest worldwide athletic event with our self-guided audio tours and virtual tour experiences.