Cultural & Heritage Sites
Temple of Olympian Zeus
athens, Greece
The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens took over 600 years to build, finally completed in 131 AD under Emperor Hadrian. Despite its ruinous state today, 15 of its original 104 columns remain standing, each towering over 17 meters.
Best time to visit
Spring and Fall
Insider tip
Enter through the southeast gate for a closer look at the temple's massive Corinthian columns without the usual crowd....
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