The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Ancient Greek: Ναὸς τοῦ Ὀλυμπίου Διός, Naós tou Olympíou Diós), also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in …

Aug 18, 2015 · The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries starting in 174 BCE and only finally completed by Roman emperor …

The Olympeion was the largest ancient temple on the Greek mainland—a rectangular structure almost 100 metres long and nearly 50 metres wide. It was laid around 515 BC by Peisistratis …

Jan 7, 2025 · The Temple of Olympian Zeus is in central Athens, 700 meters south of the Hellenic Parliament and Syntagma Square. It was built on the banks of the Ilissos River between …

Aug 7, 2023 · The Olympieion, also known as Temple of Zeus, was built over 2,600 years ago in honor of Zeus, the father of the gods. It is one of the most imposing and important temples of …

The Temple of Zeus in Athens is a remarkable architectural masterpiece that showcases the unparalleled craftsmanship and ingenuity of ancient Greek builders. Constructed between the …

Jan 29, 2025 · A pleasant stroll from Syntagma Square, the Athens Temple of Olympian Zeus or Olympieion is one of the most interesting and easiest-to-visit archaeological sites in the Greek …

The Temple of Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, is an ancient temple dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Olympian Gods. The origins of this temple can be traced back to the 6th century …

Jun 3, 2019 · The site of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, known as the Olympeion, is a 15-acre archaeological park just southeast of the Acropolis. At the height of its glory, which …

The half-ruined Temple of the Olympian Zeus is dedicated to the king of the Olympian Gods, which explains the monument's name. It stands within walking distance from the Athens …