3OLYMPIA

The small town of Olympia was home to the world’s best-known sporting tournament, the Olympian Games which were held here every four years between 776 BC–393 AD. It was used again in the 2004 Olympics which were being held in Athens. The Olympic torch is lit here by the sun’s rays reflected parabolic mirror at the ruins of the Temple of Hera which was destroyed by an earthquake in the 4th century AD.

You can visit the remains of the Olympic stadium and the gymnasium etc. and see the running track. A must for all sports fans.