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Explore Krounoi in Greece
Krounoi in the region of West Greece is a town in Greece - some 118 mi or ( 190 km ) West of Athens , the country's capital city .
Current time in Krounoi is now 02:25 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zakynthos, Zacharo, Varvasaina, Lacedaemon, and Platanos. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zakynthos . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Krounoi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay: The lighting ceremony in Olympia
With just 78 days until the London 2012 Games begin and under sunny skies, the Olympic flame has been lit in Ancient Olympia during a ceremony organized by the Hellenic Olympic Committee. The flame wa ..
Ancient Olympia / Αρχαία Ολυμπία - 3D Tour
Τρισδιάστατη ψηφιακή περιήγηση στην Αρχαία Ολυμπία. From the Paul Pissanos film : "Olympiad 448BC: Olympiad of Ancient Hellas" . Through the eyes of the Narrator and ancient Philosophers of the time, ..
Katakolon, Greece
A brief cruise ship stop in the small port of Katakolon (near Olympia), Greece. For more travel topics check out our Travelradio Australia audio podcast on aroundtheworldradio.podbean.com ..
My UHF TV PLL transmitter project-τηλεοπτικός πομπός
My UHF TV PLL transmitter project ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sami (ancient city)
Sami, also referred to as Samia, Arini, or Makistos was a city in Ancient Greece. It was located in the Elis region, in western Peloponnese. The archaeological site consists of the remains of Sami's fortified citadel which dates to the Archaic period. It is situated on the slopes of the Lapithas mountain and faces the coast of the Ionian sea and also the plain of the Kato Samiko area.
Located at 37.53 21.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Temple of Zeus, Olympia
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the chief of the gods. The temple, built between 472 and 456 BC, was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order.
Located at 37.64 21.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a giant seated figure, about 13 m (42 ft) tall, made by the Greek sculptor Phidias in circa 430-422 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.
Located at 37.64 21.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Olympia, Greece
Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, the most famous games in history. The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honor of Zeus.
Located at 37.64 21.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Temple of Hera, Olympia
The Temple of Hera (also known as Heraion) is an ancient Doric Greek temple at Olympia, Greece. The Temple of Hera was destroyed by an earthquake in the early 4th century AD, and never rebuilt. In modern times, the temple is the location where the torch of the Olympic flame is lit, by focusing the rays of the sun. The temple was dedicated to Hera, the wife of Zeus and one of the most important female deities in Greek religion.
Located at 37.64 21.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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