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Olympia (Modern Greek: Ολυμπία [oli (m)ˈbi.a]; Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπία [olympí.aː]), officially Archaia Olympia (Greek: Αρχαία Ολυμπία lit. 'Ancient Olympia'), is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name.
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. [5] [6] It had a population of 55,605 at the time of the 2020 census, [3] making it the state of Washington's 23rd-most populous city. Olympia borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south.
Jul 26, 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.
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Oct 3, 2023 · Olympia is home to beautiful (and large) forest land, one of the best children’s museums around, and quirky specialties in tea, chocolate, coffee, and beer. What’s not to like? The Old Capitol Building. The Washington State Capitol building is located in Olympia today (Image Credit: Real Window Creative/Shutterstock)
Dec 25, 2023 · Washington's state capital, Olympia, sits at the southern end of Puget Sound. Here, the Deschutes River meets saltwater, and the glaciated slopes of Mount Rainier rise on the eastern horizon.
Discover all the great experiences waiting for you in Olympia & beyond. FREE Visitor Guide. Experience Olympia and beyond with our top activities, restaurants, and events. Visit our special city and the surrounding areas in Thurston County, WA.
A trip to the birthplace of the Olympic Games. In western Peloponnese, in the so-called "valley of the gods", Ancient Olympia grew to be the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all antiquity: starting from 776 B.C., all Greeks – across the then known world ...
Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus.
Experience the unique culture and countryside that gave rise to the original Olympic Games thousands of years ago.
