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Sights in Olympia

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Archaeological Site of Olympia

The sanctuary of Zeus and birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, with temples, training buildings, stadium and a museum holding sculpture from the Temple of Zeus.

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Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae

A UNESCO-listed fifth-century temple in the Arcadian mountains, celebrated for its unusual architectural combination and remote, weather-exposed setting.