Zappas and his cousin, Konstantinos, were the first to suggest and implement the revival of the Olympic Games in 1859. The so called Zappeioi Games—or Nea Olympia (New Olympics)—were the foundation of the first modern Olympics that were held in 1896 at the Panathenaic Stadium. The Zappeion Megaron was Zappas’ vision for “a building that would cover the needs of the new Olympic Games.” Today, it serves as a conference and events venue.