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Olimpia (en griego clásico: Ὀλυμπία; en griego moderno: Ολυμπία [Olympía]; en latín: Olympia) es un sitio arqueológico situado en la unidad periférica de Élide, en Grecia. En la Antigüedad, era la sede de un importante santuario y además el lugar donde se celebraban los Juegos Olímpicos.
Joe Weider’s Fitness and Performance Weekend, the most prestigious fitness industry showcase event in the world. Held annually in Las Vegas, tickets and sponsorships for the Olympia Expo and the Mr. Olympia contest are now available.
2 de jul. de 2012 · La antigua Olimpia era un santuario griego dedicado al culto de Zeus situado en el Peloponeso occidental. Allí, desde el año 776 a.C. hasta el 393 d.C., se celebraron cada cuatro años los Juegos Olímpicos Panhelénicos en honor a Zeus. Olimpia está declarada por la UNESCO Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
- Mark Cartwright
The site of Olympia, in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary to the gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world.
16 de abr. de 2024 · Olympia, ruined ancient sanctuary, home of the ancient Olympic Games, and former site of the massive Statue of Zeus, which had been ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Olympia is located near the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece, 10 miles (16 km) inland.
- Eugene Vanderpool
Travel to Olympia’s archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tour the impressive remains of buildings which the ancient Greeks used as worship areas, sports and symposia centres etc. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and see the ancient exhibits up close, the most important ones being the celebrated statue of Hermes by Praxiteles; Nike (Victory) by Paionios, a plastic ...
29 de ene. de 2023 · Read the fascinating history of the Olympics, including rituals and origins of the ancient Greek Olympics. As a sacred place used regularly in religious ceremonies, as well as playing host to the ancient games, Olympia was at the centre of Greek civilisation.
