Olympieio

Olympieio is an archaeological site in , . Olympieio is situated nearby to , as well as near the scenic viewpoint .
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Also known as: “Στύλοι Ολυμπίου Διός”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Olympian Zeus and Parthenon.

Photo: Ava babili, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of , now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods.

Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a former temple on the , Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. is situated 610 metres west of Olympieio.

Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The , 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. is situated 120 metres northwest of Olympieio.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Makrygianni and Plaka.

Neighborhood
Photo: Dimorsitanos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of , . Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.

Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of , clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the , and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.

Neighborhood
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is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of , part of the old historical neighborhood called . It lies on the northeast side of the .

Olympieio

Latitude
37.96959° or 37° 58′ 11″ north
Longitude
23.73312° or 23° 43′ 59″ east
Open location code
8G95XP9M+R6
Open­Street­Map ID
way 63774123
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
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Satellite Map

Discover Olympieio from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From German to Korean—“Olympieio” goes by many names.
  • German: “Olympieion”
  • Greek: “Ολυμπιείο”
  • Korean: “올림피아 제우스 신전”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Apollo Delphinios and Arch of Hadrian.

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