1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Cruises
Olympia, Greece - Site of the Ancient Olympics - Hebridean Spirit Mediterranean Cruise

The stadium in ancient Olympia did not have grandstands as we do in today's stadiums. Spectators sat on the hillside and watched the nude male athletes heavily greased with olive oil compete on the field below. If you squint a little and use your imagination, you might be able to see the action! See the next picture for more of the stadium events.

Next picture of Olympia > >

< < Previous picture of Olympia

Ancient stadium in Olympia, Greece

Photo © 2004 Linda Garrison, licensed to About.com, Inc.

More Pictures of Greece and the Greek Isles

Aegean Journey on the Hebridean Spirit - Travelogue of our Greek cruise on the Hebridean Spirit

Pictures of the Hebridean Spirit

Hebridean Spirit Cruise Ship Profile - 4 page article on the Hebridean Spirit

More Pictures of Greece and the Greek Isles from a cruise on the Silversea Silver Shadow

Preview of Mediterranean Cruise "Aegean Journey" on the Hebridean Spirit to Greece

About Cruises Photo Album - More Cruise pictures from around the world.

Explore Cruises
About.com Special Features

Watch the Ball Drop in Times Square

What to bring and wear if you're attending this world famous celebration. More >

Hot Winter Travel Deals

Check out these tips on finding the best airfare, hotel rates and cruise deals. More >

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Cruises

©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.