Temple of Zeus
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    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 BC when Athenian...

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    ADDRESS

    Athens 105 57, Greece

    RECOMMENDED DURATION

    2 hours

    Timings

    8am–3pm

    NUMBER OF ENTRANCES

    5

    EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD

    30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

    EXPECTED WAIT TIME - SKIP THE LINE

    0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

    Did you know?

    Temple of Zeus is home to the largest surviving ancient temple in Greece, with its remaining 15 out of 104 colossal Corinthian columns standing tall.

    The construction of the Temple of Zeus took over 600 years to complete, starting in the 6th century BC and finishing in the 2nd century CE.

    In Greek mythology, the Temple of Zeus was believed to house the Chryselephantine statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.