Mount Olympus
Ancient Greece
Top Ten Places You Should Visit in Mainland Greece
Mainland Greece is undoubtedly the top destination for those who are drawn to ancient ruins and other symbolic places of Greek classicism.
Greece
Visiting the Greek Gods on Mount Olympus and Litohoro
Litohoro is a stunning town situated at the base of Mount Olympus, home of the Gods, and just a stone's throw away from the Thermaic Gulf.
Greece
Greece’s Top Mythological Sites That You Can Still Visit
By Cliff Blaylock
The heart of the Mediterranean, Greece is blessed with many beautiful islands scattered about its coastlines. They often have glorious sandy beaches, fine cuisine and five-star resorts, but there is something about the Greek islands that sets...
Ancient Greece
Promitheia: Reviving the Ancient Greek Spirit on Mount Olympus
Each year, hundreds of people gather on Mount Olympus for the annual Promitheia festival dedicated to the Ancient Greek spirit.
Greece
Greek Athlete Carries Disabled Woman on his Back to the Top of Mount Olympus
Long-distance runner Marios Giannakou completed the race of his life on Monday as he climbed to the summit of Mount Olympus carrying the disabled Eleftheria Tosiou on his back.
"There is nothing more real than the dream," Giannakou wrote on...
Greece
Greek Athlete to Carry Disabled Woman on his Back to the Top of Mount Olympus
Long-distance runner Marios Giannakou is preparing for the race of his life as he is to climb Mount Olympus carrying on his back the disabled Eleftheria.
The athlete from Drama who has crossed 270 kilometers (168 miles) in the hot...
Environment
Aerial Photo of Snow-Capped Mount Olympus Goes Viral
This aerial photograph shot on Sunday of a snow-capped Mount Olympus, the home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, has gone viral.
The photo was captured by Kostas Rossidis of the Hellenic Seaplane Association as a way to mark...
Celebrities
Titanic Actor Visits Home of the Gods
Hollywood star Billy Zane was spotted enjoying a break at Mount Olympus, known as the home of Zeus and the major Greek gods since before the time of Homer.
Zane, who became known for his villainous role as Caledon Hockley...
Basketball
Hoop Placed on Top of Mount Olympus to Honor Giannis Antetokounmpo (video)
The American athletic wear company Nike placed a basketball hoop on the top of Mt. Olympus, the highest point in Greece, to honor Giannis Antetokounmpo, who earlier in the week was named MVP of the 2018-19 NBA season.
Nike also...
Environment
Greek Students Conquer Mount Olympus (Video)
The first ever school to go on the brave mission to conquer the top of Mount Olympus, the mountain of the Gods for the Ancient Greeks, is the 2nd High School of Voula, in Attica.
The young students, instead of going...