Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Pedro Pereira
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"Known as the Olympeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was a grandiose temple built between the 6th and 2nd centuries BC. in honor of the Olympian god Zeus.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, located five hundred meters southeast of the Acropolis, measured 96 meters wide and 40 meters wide. It was an impressive building made of marble from Mount Pentelic, which had 104 Corinthian columns 15 meters high, of which only 15 remain.
The construction of the Temple of Olympian Zeus began during the rule of Pisistratus, in the sixth century BC, although, due to several factors, the work would only be finished seven centuries later, in the year 132 AD, under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.
When the construction of the impressive temple was finished, Emperor Hadrian ordered the creation of a gold and ivory statue with the image of Zeus and another of himself to be placed inside the temple."
Marina Tinker
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"The Temple of Olympian Zeus refers to the remnants of an ancient colossal temple that was dedicated to Zeus, the patriarch figure of all Olympian Gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. The Arch of Hadrian is an imposing triumphal arch that was constructed to celebrate the accession of Roman Emperor Hadrian and commemorate his benevolence and generosity to the city of Athens. The Hadrian’s Arch stands halfway between the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Address: The Olympeion, Vassilisis Olgas, Athens 10557, Greece
Opening hours:
May- September 08:00-20:00
October-April 08:00-15:00
The site is closed on January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25, and December 26.
Ticket price: 6€
Getting there:
Line 2(red): Metro Station Acropoli (Makrigianni Exit)
Website: NO
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Efthymia Kalogirou
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"The Temple of Olympian Zeus, is an ancient Greek temple located in Athens, Greece.
It is situated southeast of the Acropolis and is one of the largest temples in ancient Greece.
The construction of the temple began in the 6th century BCE during the rule of Peisistratos but was not completed until many centuries later, during the Roman period.
Originally, the temple was planned to have 104 columns, but only a total of 15 columns were completed.
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