FamxplorTemple of the Olympian Zeus
What to expect
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of Athens, now in ruins. It was dedicated to 'Olympian' Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. The temple's construction began in the 6th century BC and was completed in 131 AD. It was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world. Today, 15 standing columns and one fallen one remain, making it a significant historical site to visit
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Activities: We visited the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, one of the largest in Greece, and were awestruck by its sheer size and history
Highlights: We were impressed by the importance of the ancient Greek god it was meant to honor and the fact that it took the Athenians nearly 650 years to complete ✨