Temple of Olympian Zeus with Acropolis Hill in the background, Athens.
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins in Athens under clear blue sky.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins with tourists in Athens, Greece.
Temple of Olympian Zeus columns with Acropolis in background, Athens, Greece.
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins in Athens with surrounding cityscape.

Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets with Audio Guide, Athens

Athens
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Duration: 2 hours

Audio guide

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Experience the grandeur of ancient architecture with Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets in Athens, Greece. This temple dedicated to Zeus was once intended as the largest structure in antiquity and showcases impressive columns along with statues of both Zeus and Emperor Hadrian. Explore this historic site at your own pace for a truly enriching journey through history.

Explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus at your own pace with a multilingual guide.

Imagine a forest of white marble as you navigate 104 massive Corinthian columns, each 17 meters tall that stand like giants.

The spot where a colossal gold and ivory statue of Zeus once stood, was once a sight to behold that would have filled the whole room

The multilingual audio guide will tell you about the temple's long construction history as you pass the Doric columns and Corinthian capitals.

Fun fact: Legend says the wind whistling through the gaps between the columns created a haunting melody, almost like a song for Zeus himself.

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Temple of Olympian Zeus with Acropolis Hill in the background, Athens.

A temple for one of the oldest gods

Dedicated to the chief of the mighty Olympian Gods, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was envisaged to be the greatest temple in the ancient world at the onset of its construction in the 6th century BC. However, the world did not see the structure in all its glory till the construction was completed around 638 years later by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. With 104 towering columns and two colossal statues (one of Zeus and one of Hadrian himself), the temple was the largest in the country.

Explore at your own pace

Alas, its days of glory were short-lived. In the 3rd century AD, the temple was pillaged by barbarians. After this, it fell into disuse and was possibly never repaired. Even as a ruin, the temple is a sight to behold and is one of Athens' most important archaeological sites. Explore the site at your own pace, as you try to envision how magnificent the temple would have been with all its columns and statues. The multilingual audio guide delves into the temple's history and its influence on later architecture and art, highlighting its enduring influence.

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Accessibility

  • This attraction is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

  • This ticket includes all the parts of the attraction.
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