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Statue of Zeus at Olympia

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a giant seated figure, about 13 m (42 ft) tall, made by the Greek sculptor Phidias in circa 430-422 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.

Located at 37.6379, 21.63 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Olympia, Greece

Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, the most famous games in history. The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honor of Zeus.

Located at 37.6381, 21.6306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Temple of Zeus, Olympia

The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the chief of the gods. The temple, built between 472 and 456 BC, was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order.

Located at 37.6378, 21.63 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Stadium at Olympia

The stadium at the archaeological site of Olympia, Greece is located to the east of the sanctuary of Zeus. It was the location of many of the sporting events at the Ancient Olympic Games. The stadium was a holy place for the ancient Greeks, as this is where sporting activities dedicated to Zeus were held. The stadium was originally located within the temenos, with spectators able to view races from the slopes of Mt. Kronos.

Located at 37.6392, 21.6331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Ancient Greek buildings and structures, Sports venues in Greece, Ancient Olympia, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic athletics venues

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the great museums of Greece in Olympia, Elis, and houses artifacts found in the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia.

Located at 37.6434, 21.6294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Temple of Hera, Olympia

The Temple of Hera (also known as Heraion) is an ancient Doric Greek temple at Olympia, Greece. The Temple of Hera was destroyed by an earthquake in the early 4th century AD, and never rebuilt. In modern times, the temple is the location where the torch of the Olympic flame is lit, by focusing the rays of the sun. The temple was dedicated to Hera, the wife of Zeus and one of the most important female deities in Greek religion.

Located at 37.6389, 21.6297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ancient Greek buildings and structures, Ancient Greek sites in Greece, Temples in ancient Olympia, Destroyed temples, Temples of Hera, Ancient Greek culture, Greek culture, Olympic Flame