Olympia - Ολυμπία

Another city that I would have loved to go to is Olympia, the sanctuary of ancient Greece. In classical times, this is where the Olympic Games took place in honor of Zeus.

Olympia is also known for the gigantic ivory and gold statue of Zeus, named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. There is much to see in this city, since there is a vast of archaeological remains.

I thought Mount Olympus was IN Olympia, but apparently that is not the case. After some research I realized I am not the only one who thought that since there is great confusion between the two.

- Olympia is the home of the original Olympic Games, and it is located in the Pelopponesse, the large peninsula forming the southwest of Greece.

- Mount Olympus is home to Zeus and the other Olympian gods and goddesses. It is located in Central Greece, on the Greek mainland. It is known fro its rich flora and national park.