Ancient Olympia Festival

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When: Annually July - August
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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.

For accommodations, check the most recommended hotels in Olympia and around, most of them suggest FREE CANCELLATION option or NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY:
Accommodations around Olympia:
Booking.com

For your attention !

IMPORTANT !
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) and for various unexpected reasons, the details of the event are subject to change. We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers before making any travel arrangements.

Event Related Information

Contact details:
Greek National Tourism Organization
ANCIENT OLYMPIA
Phone : +30 26240 22262
Fax : +30 26240 22458
Contact Email:

Country Information

Capital:
Athens
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Voltage and Frequency:
220v 50Hz
Dialing country code:
+30
Time Zone:
UTC+2 (Summer UTC+3)
Language:
Greek
Location:
Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey.
Climate:
Temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers.
Information email:
Tourist website:
Information address:
Ellinikos Organismos Tourismou-EOT (Greek/Hellenic
Greece 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.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]

City Information

In-country dialing code:
26240
Longitude:
21.629301°
Latitude:
37.643512°

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