This is part of a 4 star Hotel that was built on the site of the Olympic acres.
View of Sanctuary of Olympia.
Temple of Zeus. Symbolic centre of ancient Olympia. The temple was built in the fifth century BC. and stood for a thousand years. The pile of ruins that we see today, still lie were they fell in the sixth century AD.
Pillar of Nike. The personification of "Victory." It is empty but used to hold the statue of the goddess Nike (now in the museum on the grounds).
Bases of Zanes....better known as Cheater Statues. Names were inscribed in the bases of Olympic athletes that cheated. They actual had official 'urine drinkers.'
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