Olympieion
Attica & Central Greece
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- 8:00-10:00
- 10:00-12:00
- 12:00-14:00
- 14:00-17:00
For the remaining free or reduced fare categories of tickets, which are not available on the internet, please come to the ticket offices for their issue. Persons with disabilities who have received a certificate issued by gov.gr will be admitted directly to the venue by scanning the relevant certificate.
The construction of the temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples in the ancient world, was launched possibly around 515 BC, but it was completed by Hadrian in 131/132 ADThe Hadrianic temple, built of Pentelic marble in the Corinthian order, consisted of two rows of twenty columns on the long sides and three rows of eight columns across the front and rear; hence, a total of one hundred and four columns comprised the peristasis. The dereliction of the temple began around the 5th century AD. Today only fifteen columns stand tall, one having collapsed during a storm in 1852.To the northern part of the archaeological site are preserved the remains of a gate of the Themistoclean Wall [479/8 BC], of dwellings [5th/4th BC- 2nd c. AD] and of a Roman Balneum [bathhouse].
From 1st of November until 31 of March 08:00 - 15:00
Last entrance to the Site at 14:30
Last entrance to the Site at 14:30
The Archaeological Site of Olympieio is wheelchair accessible at its largest part through the main entrance, Vassilisis Olgas Av. [assistance by a companion is recommended].
At the "HELLENIC HERITAGE" Museum Shop you will find a variety of publications related to the place you visited, faithful copies of exhibits from the museums of Greece, a range of souvenirs such as fridge magnets, mirrors, notepads, etc., as well as items for the home, gifts, jewelry, scarfs, toys, etc. inspired by the Greek cultural heritage.
A visit to our Museum Shop completes your experience as a visitor, while the proceeds from the sales support the work of the archaeological service.
A visit to our Museum Shop completes your experience as a visitor, while the proceeds from the sales support the work of the archaeological service.