Temple of Olympian Zeus

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Vasilissis Olgas Avenue, Athens) – located southeast of the Acropolis, in the center of the Greek capital, is this temple that was dedicated to Zeus (king of the Olympian gods). Peisistratus the Young initiated the construction of a monumental temple in 515 BC, but failed to complete his project because of the fall of tyranny. The temple remained unfinished for approximately 400 years, until Antiochus IV Epiphanes resumed its construction in 174 BC. It was completed in AD 124/125 by Emperor Hadrian, who associated himself with Zeus and adopted the title of Olympios. A large temple dedicated to Apollo Delphinios was also built on the site around 450 BC. It was abandoned in the third century AD. Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (daily). Admission: €2 (regular), free admission for seniors, students and children (under the age of 18 years)