Attractions · 20 of the best in Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Ancient site
About Temple of Olympian Zeus
The colossal columns of what was once the largest temple in Greece, beside Hadrian's Arch and with the Acropolis as a backdrop. Makrygianni lies just south of the Acropolis, around the Acropolis Museum and the pedestrian Dionysiou Areopagitou promenade, so the ancient sites are only minutes away on foot. Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the midday heat and the crowds, and buy tickets for state sites online at hhticket.gr to skip the queue.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Temple of Olympian Zeus before you go.