The colorful summer festival that is held in the archeological site of Olympia attracts, every year, thousands of visitors. The festival’s events take place in July and August. Diverse culture shows as concerts, theater plays for children and adults, various exhibitions, Greek folklore shows, etc… are held.
The events are held in several venues; the ancient amphitheater, in the small village of Floka near old Olympia and in the pedestrian zone of modern Olympia.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
Greek National Tourism Organization ANCIENT OLYMPIA Phone : +30 26240 22262 Fax : +30 26240 22458
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background and overview:
Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981 Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001.
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