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Skillounta in the region of West Greece is a place located in Greece - some 114 mi or ( 184 km ) West of Athens , the country's capital .
Local time in Skillounta is now 06:14 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Zacharo, Lacedaemon, Pelopion, Patras, and Nafplion. When in this area, you might want to check out Zacharo . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Skillounta ? 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, ..
My UHF TV PLL transmitter project-τηλεοπτικός πομπός
My UHF TV PLL transmitter project ..
Ancient Olympia, Greece - O Superman
"Ancient Olympia - O Superman" is both a record and tribute. A record of my visit to Olympia in part, the journey and what motivated me to visit. More importantly, it is a tribute to the complex ideal ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Pisa, Greece
Pisa was the name of an ancient town in the western Peloponnese, Greece. The area controlled by Pisa was called Pisatis, which included Olympia, the site of the Ancient Olympic Games. Pisa and Pisatis were subjugated by Elis in 572 BC. Currently, it is a village within the municipality of Olympia.
Located at 37.64 21.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Stadium at Olympia
The stadium at the archaeological site of Olympia, Greece is located to the east of the sanctuary of Zeus. It was the location of many of the sporting events at the Ancient Olympic Games. The stadium was a holy place for the ancient Greeks, as this is where sporting activities dedicated to Zeus were held. The stadium was originally located within the temenos, with spectators able to view races from the slopes of Mt. Kronos.
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 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
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