Olympia

Olympia was the place where every 4 years the ancient Olympic games were held. It was also a sanctuary with numerous temples. Now it is the place from where the Olympic flame is carried to the place where the modern games are to be held

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Archway to the stadion
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Close up of the gymnasion
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Leonidaion
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Kronion thermae
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Gymnasion
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Leonidaion waterfeature
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Leonidaion waterfeature
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House of Nero Octagon
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Remains of the house of Nero
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Metroon
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Nero's house
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Philippeion
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Palaistra
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Philippeion
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Prytanaeion
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Row of small temples
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Row of small temples
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South portico
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South portico
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Stadion
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Temple of Hera
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Temple of Hera
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Temple of Zeus
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Temple of Zeus closeup
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Temple
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