The Temple of Olympian Zeus was completed in the second century AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, more than 600 years after its construction began. Ironically, it was ransacked shortly after. The massive Olympieion, as it's also known, was left in disrepair and quickly devolved into its current state of ruin. Still, it is the largest temple in Greece and remains a popular tourist draw to this day.
Located in the center of Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus is open Tuesdays through Sundays from the morning into the evening. It closes earlier during the winter, at around 5 p.m. (November through March). There is a minimal admission charge.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus was completed in the second century AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, more than 600 years after its construction began. Ironically, it was ransacked shortly after. The massive Olympieion, as it's also known, was left in disrepair and quickly devolved into its current state of ruin. Still, it is the largest temple in Greece and remains a popular tourist draw to this day.Located in the center of Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus is open Tuesdays through Sundays from the morning into the evening. It closes earlier during the winter, at around 5 p.m. (November through March). There is a minimal admission charge.
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