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Discover the history and mythology behind the world's most famous sporting event by visiting Olympia, Greece, and exploring the ruins of the sacred site where the Olympic Games began.
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Stadium at Olympia
Discover the history and mythology behind the world's most famous sporting event by visiting Olympia, Greece, and exploring the ruins of the sacred site where the Olympic Games began.
The temple is one of the earliest post-Parthenonian edifices and the earliest monument in which all three ancient Greek architectural orders – Doric, Ionic and Corinthian – are found together. It also included the earliest surviving Corinthian column capital.
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Temple of Apollo Epikourios
The temple is one of the earliest post-Parthenonian edifices and the earliest monument in which all three ancient Greek architectural orders – Doric, Ionic and Corinthian – are found together. It also included the earliest surviving Corinthian column capital.
City/town information
Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Pyrgos. The small village of Agios Andreas, which in ancient times was the natural harbour for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo.
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Katakolo
Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Pyrgos. The small village of Agios Andreas, which in ancient times was the natural harbour for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Anti-mosquito creams
Sometimes mosquitoes and other insects are a nuisance so we advise you to have some creams. The house is ecqiped with anti mosquito devises and tablets.
What to pack
Sea shoes
Some beaches are rocky so a pair of plastic beach shoes will help you walk comfortably!
Getting around
Car
The best way to move around is by car so you could visit as many sites as possible.