Mount Olympus - Wikipedia
WEBMount Olympus (/ oʊ ˈ l ɪ m p ə s, ə ˈ l ɪ m-/, [5] Greek: Όλυμπος, romanized: Ólympos, IPA: [ˈoli(m)bos]) is an extensive massif near the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, located on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, between the regional units of Larissa and Pieria, about 80 km (50 mi) southwest from Thessaloniki. [6]
8 mythical things to do on Mt Olympus - Discover Greece
WEBDiscover all the things to do on Greece’s mythical Mt Olympus. Hiking, mountain biking, canyoning, rock climbing and more on Greece’s legendary mountain
Mount Olympus | Mythology, Ancient History & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Mount Olympus, mountain peak, the highest (9,570 feet [2,917 metres]) in Greece. It is part of the Olympus massif near the Gulf of Thérmai (Modern Greek: Thermaïkós) of the Aegean Sea and lies astride the border between Macedonia (Makedonía) and Thessaly (Thessalía).
A Complete Guide to Visiting Mount Olympus - TripSavvy
WEBSep 12, 2022 · Mount Olympus, a magnet for trekkers, is the home of Zeus and the Greek gods. Find out how to visit the mountain, Greece's first national park.
Mount Olympus - Greek Mythology
WEBLocated on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia and standing with its highest peak Mytikas at almost 10,000 feet (2,918 m), Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and one of its most picturesque sites.
Mount Olympus Greece – Complete Travel Guide - Discover Greece
WEBGreece’s best-known and tallest mountain, Mount Olympus, is a world in itself. There are so many things to do on your holidays in Olympus, and reaching the summit is just the start: gentle paths, hidden corners, towering trees, wildflowers and unruly rocks, below and above the clouds.
Olympus National Park, Greece -- National Geographic
WEBApr 8, 2011 · Olympus, Greece’s highest mountain, is the main attraction in a national park rich in history, culture, and ecological diversity.
OLYMPUS (Olympos) - Home of the Gods of Greek Mythology
WEBIn Greek mythology Mount Olympus was the home of the gods who dwelt in fabulous palaces of marble and gold. Olympus is clearly described in Homer's Iliad. It was essentially an ancient acropolis--a fortified hill-top and palace complex--located just below the peaks of Mount Olympus.
Mount Olympus - Visit Greece
WEBAt 263 km from Athens and 78 from Thessaloniki (Greece’s second biggest city) the area is ideal for the lovers of alternative activities, ranging from trekking to paragliding, canyoning, rafting, climbing, mountain-biking and jeep safari.
A Guide to the Gods and Legends of Mount Olympus
WEBDec 8, 2023 · Mount Olympus, the mythical abode of the ancient Greek gods, is not merely a majestic mountain range—it’s a realm where the divine and the mortal intersect. Each peak, ravine, and ancient stone seems to whisper tales of gods and heroes.