General Description
The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens stands as one of the largest temples of the ancient world, a monumental site that showcases the grandeur of classical architecture. Its construction began around 515 BC but was not completed until 131/132 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, more than 600 years later. Built from Pentelic marble in the Corinthian architectural style, the temple once featured a truly awe-inspiring layout.
The structure included 104 Corinthian columns: two rows of twenty on each long side and three rows of eight on the front and back. Today, only fifteen of these original columns remain standing, as one fell during a severe storm in 1852. Despite its partial ruin, the temple remains a key archaeological site and an iconic symbol of ancient Athens.
To the north of the Temple of Olympian Zeus archaeological site, visitors can also observe the remains of the Themistoclean Wall (built around 479/8 BC), ancient dwellings dating from the 5th/4th century BC to the 2nd century AD, and the remnants of Roman baths. These structures enrich the historical context of the area, offering a deeper insight into the urban development of classical and Roman Athens.
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Additional Information
● Redeem your ticket directly at the entrance on the selected date and time slot. You will not meet any group or guide, you will enter on your own
● Entry is only permitted at the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after
● The audio-guided tour of the Old Town of Athens, Plaka is available in: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (all options)
● Important information: Please bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, water, passport or ID for children and headphones
● No pets, baby prams, suitcases or large bags, backpacks, alcohol or drugs are allowed
● The tour date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed for any reason.
● This offer only includes the regular adult-priced admission ticket and can be used by people of all ages to enter at full price
● From 1 April 2025, EU citizens under the age of 25 and non-EU citizens under the age of 18 will have free admission on presentation of their ID at the ticket office
● As the monument operates on a time slot basis, there is no guarantee that the ticket office will have free tickets for your preferred time slot
● Opening Hours: Summer Season (April 1st – October 31st): Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the last admission at 7:40 PM. --- Winter Season (November 1st – March 31st): Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:40 PM. Please note that hours may vary slightly during the transition months of September and October due to changes in daylight
● This tour is non-refundable
Inclusions
✔ Admission ticket for the selected date and time slot
✔ Self guided audio tour for the old town of Athens, Plaka in: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Headphones and audio devices
✖ Guides
✖ Entrance fees, meals and beverages except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation Policy
Please note this service is subject to a 100 % cancellation fee (not refundable) for all cancellation received once booked
Meeting Point
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens 105 57, Greece