[2024 Athens Attraction] Travel Guide for Temple of Olympian Zeus (Updated Sep)

Temple of Olympian Zeus

This temple was constructed in the Sixth century BC in order to honor the god Zeus. It was supposed to be the greatest temple in the ancient world. It was also considered the largest ancient temple with 104 tall columns. Nowdays you can only see fifteen of the original columns however it is still impressive and worth to visit and photograph. To get to this temple is pretty simple specially if you are near the Acropolis. The temple of Olympian Zeus is just 500m southeast of the acropolis. #createwithtrip #greece #athens #temple #templeofolympianzeus

Ancient Aesthetics: Athens’ Awe-Inspiring Architecture

Athens is a historical hub and capital of Greece, known for its rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks. It is also the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy. Getting around - I mainly went around using the city metro and on foot. 1. Hadrian's Arc Highlights - This is a monumental gateway built to honour Emperor Hadrian. There are impressive Corinthian columns and intricate inscriptions. 2. Temple of Olympian Zeus Highlights - Although this is mostly now in ruins, it used to be the largest temple in Greece with majestic Corinthian columns. This is dedicated to Zeus and we can now only get a glimpse of the grandeur of classical architecture. 3. Roman Forum of Athens Highlights - This is an archaelogical site which let us have a glimpse into the Roman era. You can also see Stoa of Attalos here. 4. Horologion of Andronikos Cyrrhestes Highlights - This is the Tower of the Winds within Roman Forum. It is an ancient clock tower and has a beautiful shape. An example of meteorological architecture. 5. Ancient Agora of Athens Highlights - This used to be the heart of public life in ancient Greece, and a bustling gathering place where people gathered for social activities, politics etc. There are impressive ruins and temples within the area. #europeanarchitecture #europetrip #travellerswonderland #100waysoftravel

Discovering Ruins and the Beauty of Athens 🇬🇷

#europetrip 📍Athens, Greece Visited Athens a while ago and the travel experience was top tier! Athens, also the capital of Greece and the heart of Ancient Greece is full of historical sites and histories. Visiting Greece was like stepping into the past times, where beautiful and stunning architectures and ruins of Greek culture soaring high on the hill. Some of the iconic landmarks in Athens would be Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus where the Romans watch the shows! Athens is such an interesting and fun destination to visit, with a harmonious and quirky blend of the ancient and modern cultures, architectures. It is certainly a must visit destination in Europe!

Temple of Olympian Zeus, A Great Pitstop

When visiting Athens the various sites located in the city centre vary in size and condition, periodically throughout the year maintenance is performed to ensure the building remaining structures are as stable as possible whilst remaining as authentic as possible. On my occassion visiting the temple of Zeus it was being maintained and I can ensure you that the temple still amazed and lived up to expectations! The site can be viewed in detail in under 30 minutes and is included in the Athens pass or entry can be bought at the entrance, when inside you’re able to walk around the ground and get a great view of Hadrian’s Arch alongside some unique interactions with turtles who walk around the area. Turtles can be found in most of the sites in Greece and for me being from the UK their presence was always a welcomed surprise. Overall I would definitely recommend adding the Temple of Zeus to your tour when visiting Athens and taking some pictures at the ancient site! #athens #greece #templeofolympianzeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus is located along Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, and is around 300 meters 5 minutes walk from Acropoli metro station. It is open daily from 0800-1500. Also known as Olympieion, was built between 174 and 132 BC, it was dedicated to Zeus, the king of gods in Greek mythology. It was one of the largest temples ever built in the ancient world, measuring 96 meters long and 40 meters wide. It was 500 meters southeast of Acropolis, only 15 majestic columns which are one of the most important remains from ancient Greece. On the northeast corner of the monument is a remarkable 18 meters marble Hadrian's Arch.

Athens - Temple of Olympian Zeus

Temple of Olympian Zeus Address - Athens 105 57, Greece Ambiance/Facilities - Open all day, outdoor, rocky uneven ground Highlights - One of the largest temples in the ancient world Avg. Price per Person - From 8 euros Rating - 3.5/5 Though the most touristy place to be but you have to come here once as it was one of the largest temples in the ancient world. The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries as well though now the remains are shattered because of the fire, earthquake, etc. Do take note the ground there are uneven so watch your steps as you have to head up and down with tons of people! View is amazing up there if you managed to head up the higher ground area. Entrance to the Temple of Olympian Zeus is free only for children up to 5 years old and EU citizens up to 25 years old. The rest of the visitors need to purchase a ticket. The tickets cost about €8 (eight euros). Do check the website again for the updated prices before going. There is also half price if you are there during winter seasons as they tends to have lesser crowd. #passionpassport #greece #athens #europe