Archaeological Site of Olympieion
Archaeological Site of Olympieion is an archaeological site in Athens, Attica. Archaeological Site of Olympieion is situated nearby to Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as near the neighborhood Makrygianni.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Olympian Zeus and Parthenon.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of Athens, now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Temple of Olympian Zeus is situated 120 metres north of Archaeological Site of Olympieion.
Parthenon
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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilization, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 700 metres northwest of Archaeological Site of Olympieion.
Arch of Hadrian
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The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Arch of Hadrian is situated 240 metres northwest of Archaeological Site of Olympieion.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Makrygianni and Mets.
Makrygianni
Neighborhood
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Makrygianni or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of Acropolis and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.
Mets
Neighborhood
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Mets is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. It is located between Ardettos Hill, First Cemetery of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Mets owes its name to a beer brewery, opened by Bavarian brewer Karl Fuchs.
Plaka
Quarter
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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Archaeological Site of Olympieion
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.96833° or 37° 58′ 6″ northLongitude
23.73345° or 23° 44′ 0″ eastElevation
73 metres (240 feet)Open location code
8G95XP9M+89GeoNames ID
10345874
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