The Philippeion at Olympia in the early morning fog was a beautiful sight. This photo was taken in 2009 as a part of our tour of the Peloponnese. Most vistors come to Olympia thinking it was simply the sight of the first olympic games but it was actually much more. Olypmia is known as a Pan Hellenic sanctuary, meaning it was a space for people throughout Greece to gather in order to sacrifice to the gods. For this reason, this religious area consisted of temples and treasuries as well as the stadium and track.
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