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Mt Olympus, Greece, Eastern Slopes in September, showing tree-line, c20th century. Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia. Olympus was notable in Greek mythology as the home of the Greek gods, on the Mytikas peak. Mount Olympus is also noted for its very rich flora, with several species.