Olympia is a small town in the Region of Western Greece -in the valley of Alfeios River- and is one of the most valued archaeological sites of the country. Despite its isolated location, Olympia is widely known as the most important religious and athletic center of Greece where in ancient times took place a festival called the Games in the honor of Zeus. This tradition turned to be the worldwide institution of Olympic Games.
Every year, especially between May and October, visitors from all around the world enjoy a touristic tour that starts from the Port of Katakolo and which includes visits at the Archaeological Site of Olympia, the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of History of the Olympic Games and Antiquity and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae.
The Region of Western Greece participates in the HERIT-DATA project and plans to collect primary data through the installation of cameras and sensors at the sites of Ancient City of Olympia, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius and the Port of Katakolo.
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