Olympias

Olympias is a ruins in Cassano all’Ionio, Province of Cosenza, Calabria. Olympias is situated nearby to the archaeological site Sybaris, as well as near the public building Parco archeologico di Sibari.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sybaris and Roman Theatre of Sybaris.

Sybaris

Archaeological site

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Sybaris was an important ancient Greek city situated on the coast of the Gulf of Taranto in modern Calabria, Italy. The city was founded around 720 BC by Achaean and Troezenian settlers. Sybaris is situated 380 metres east of Olympias.

Roman Theatre of Sybaris

Ruins

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Roman Theatre of Sybaris is a ruins, which is situated 190 metres southeast of Olympias.

National Archaeological Museum of Sibaritide

Museum

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National Archaeological Museum of Sibaritide is situated 1 km north of Olympias.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sibari and Cantinella.

Sibari

Village

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Sibari is an Italian frazione of the comune of Cassano allo Ionio. It lies in the province of Cosenza which is part of the region Calabria. Sibari is situated 4½ km northwest of Olympias.