Olympic Symbols

The various flags, emblems, icons and signs which are used by the members of the international Olympic committee in order to promote the magnanimous Olympic Games are referred to as the Olympic Symbols. The Olympic Symbols have gained a world wide recognition and acceptance.

Olympic Symbols such as the Olympic flame, emblem, motto, anthem and flags are still imbedded in the minds of millions of people across the globe. Ask anyone what they remember about the Olympics and prompt would come the reply. The Olympic Symbols have such a far reaching effect in the minds of the viewers. The symbols have almost become synonymous with the event. One can hardly think of the event without the symbols.
The Emblem of the Olympic Games is beyond much speculation the most popular and recognized Olympic symbol. The Olympic Emblem is composed of five interlocking rings which are blue, yellow, black, green and red in color on a white backdrop.

Olympic Museum in Lausanne is one of the most visited museums in Switzerland. It attracts a large number of visitors every year. It is a must visit for people taking keen interest in Olympics and for whom sport and the Olympic Movement are a passion. Once you enter the museum, you will find yourself surrounded with the extensive collection and its wealth of memories.

The Museum offers presentations and exhibitions designed for school children and students. Guided visits to the museum can be undertaken and expositions are presented in different languages for both individuals and groups. If you are searching for Olympic souvenirs, you will find a wide range of articles bearing the Olympic symbol or the museum logo at the museum.

Utah Olympic Park, in Park City, Utah, has three museums devoted to showcasing to visitors the importance of Olympics movement and games. It is located inside the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center. You can take a fascinating tour of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and winter sports in the region. The museum also organizes for interactive displays.

You can see short films of the competitions, bobsleds, luges and memorabilia from the 2002 Olympic Winter Games at the George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. Alf Engen Ski Museum and the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame are very famous Olympic museums. They highlight on the growth of skiing and snowboarding in this region.

You can go to any of the Olympic museums and see different exhibition zones, which packs in the history and passion related with Olympics.

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