Temple of Zeus

Olympia

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June 11th 2018
The site of the first Olympic is now in ruins. From the 10th century BC, this has been a holy place for Greeks. Today, the Olympic flame is lit here for each modern Olympic Games. ... read more

Europe » Greece » West Greece » Katakolo

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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