Athens, Greece
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
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. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisioned building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun.
- City
- Athens
- Country
- Greece
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Athens
- Acropolis of Athens
- Parthenon
- Plaka
- Mount Lycabettus
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Background: Wikipedia