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).
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. Home of the Olympians.
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]
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.
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Mount Olympus, Dwelling Place of the Gods: Myth vs Reality
WEBSep 23, 2022 · Mount Olympus is most well-known to Westerners as the abode of the Olympian Gods from ancient Greek mythology. In Homer’s Illiad, the dwelling place of the gods is elaborately described. It is described as an ancient Greek acropolis, or fortified hill-palace complex.
Mount Olympus - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 14, 2024 · Its 52 peaks and gorges are majestic, with the pinnacle of Mytikas reaching for the heavens at 9,572.60 feet above sea level. Mount Olympus forms part of the larger Olympus mountain massif, situated close to the Thermaic Gulf, …
Mount Olympus in Greek Myth: The Complete Guide
WEBMar 8, 2021 · Olympus is the largest mountain in the modern country of Greece. It is located in a mountain range of the same name that runs along the border of the Greek region of Thessaly and the country of Macedonia. Mount Olympus is considered to be a single mountain, but it has over fifty individual peaks.
Mount Olympus - Home of the Greek Gods | Mythology.net
WEBJan 14, 2017 · Mount Olympus is the mythical home of the gods in Greek mythology. According to authors, the mountain was created after the Titanomachy, the epic battle between the young gods, the Olympians and the older gods, the Titans.
Olympus National Park (Official GANP Park Page) - The Global …
WEBMount Olympus is the pinnacle attraction and heart of the national park. It represents cultural, historical, and natural significance. The summit reaches a height of 9,570 feet (2,917 m) with Mytikas being the highest of the peaks on the mountain.