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Highlights
- Discover the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens with an audio guide available in multiple languages.
- Navigate among 104 towering Corinthian columns, each standing at 17 meters tall, resembling giants within this marble forest.
- Once home to a grand gold and ivory statue of Zeus that filled its space entirely, this site offers historical intrigue.
- Learn about the temple's extensive construction history spanning over 638 years through an audio guide as you explore Doric columns and Corinthian capitals.
- Did you know? A legend suggests that wind passing between these columns produced a haunting melody in honor of Zeus.
Your Experience
A historic sanctuary for Zeus
Envisioned as the grandest temple in antiquity, construction of the Temple of Olympian Zeus began in the 6th century BC. It wasn't until nearly 638 years later that Roman Emperor Hadrian completed it in the 2nd century AD. Featuring 104 towering columns and two massive statues—one representing Zeus and another depicting Hadrian himself—the temple stood as Greece's largest.
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The temple’s prominence was fleeting, falling victim to barbarian looting by the 3rd century AD. Subsequently neglected and likely never restored, it remains a fascinating ruin that is among Athens' most significant archaeological sites. Explore at your leisure while imagining its former grandeur with all columns and statues intact. The multilingual audio guide provides insights into the temple's historical significance and lasting impact on architecture and art.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Audio guide available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese
- Service fee
- Personal expenses
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Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Redeem your ticket at ** Temple of Olympian Zeus**.
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Address: Athens 105 57, Greece .
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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