The Temple of Zeus where the Olympic Flame is lit every four years

Ancient Olympics

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September 6th 2014
06 September 2014 We got up early and were the first customers to be let into the Ancient Olympics site at 8.20. Although the buildings are not by any means complete they cover a large area in a beautiful valley with the Hill of Kronos in the background. It was magical seeing this important historical location in the morning light and with hardly anyone else there. Adjacent i ... read more

Europe » Greece

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more