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Mount Olympus (/ oʊ ˈ l ɪ m p ə s, ə ˈ l ɪ m-/; Greek: Όλυμπος, romanized: Ólympos, IPA: [ˈoli(m)bos]) is the highest mountain in Greece. It is part of the Olympus massif near the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea , located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia , between the regional units of Larissa ...
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Mount Olympus, mountain peak, the highest (9,570 feet [2,917 metres]) in Greece. It is part of the Olympus massif near the Gulf of Thérmai (Modern Greek: Thermaïkós) of the Aegean Sea and lies astride the border between Macedonia (Makedonía) and Thessaly (Thessalía). It is also designated as Upper.
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Mount Olympus. Located on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia and standing with its highest peak Mytikas at almost 10,000 feet (2,918 m), Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and one of its most picturesque sites. Home of the Olympians.
Mount Olympus (Greek: Όλυμπος; also transliterated as Ólympos, and on Greek maps, Óros Ólimbos) is the highest mountain in Greece. It is 2,917.727 metres (9,572.60 feet) high. Since its base is at sea level, it is one of the highest mountains in Europe in terms of topographic prominence, the relative altitude from base to top.
- 254 km (158 mi)
Sep 12, 2022 · Learn about the history, hiking, and wildlife of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and the home of the Greek gods. Find out how to get there, where to stay, and what to expect from this natural wonder.
Apr 14, 2024 · Mount Olympus - WorldAtlas. Greek mythology tells us that the striking Mount Olympus was once the permanent home of the Olympian gods. It was Zeus’s fort when he fought the Titans. When the conflict ended, Mount Olympus turned into a glorious citadel. Its palaces sparkled with gold and marble and sat on massive bronze foundations.
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