Temple of Olympian Zeus
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What we established Temple of Olympian Zeus: the official site is hh.gr. Its tickets are sold on tickets.hh.gr, part of the same site. Added to our site on .
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Temple of Olympian Zeus: address
Vasilissis Olgas Avenue 10557, AthensOpen in Google Maps →✓ hh.gr/en/destinations/olympieion · 2026-10-10Temple of Olympian Zeus: opening hours
- Summer hours April 1 – August 31 Daily
- 08:00 – 20:00
- September 1 – 15 Daily
- 08:00 – 19:30
- September 16 – 30 Daily
- 08:00 – 19:00
- October 1 – 15 Daily
- 08:00 – 18:30
- October 16 – 31 Daily
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Winter hours November 1 – March 31 Daily
- 08:00 – 15:00
Temple of Olympian Zeus: closing days
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.✓ hh.gr/en/destinations/olympieion · 2026-10-10Temple of Olympian Zeus: what should I know before visiting?
Furthermore, visitors and guides are kindly requested: - to comply with the instructions and indications of the security quards, - to follow the signs, walk along marked routes and avoid entering restricted areas, - not to touch any work of art, - to be very careful whilst being near areas of high risk or areas where works are in progress. For the archaeological sites, it is recommended to use footwear suitable for walking.✓ odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp · 2026-10-10Temple of Olympian Zeus: how to get there
On foot 7 minutes from “Acropolis” metro station By metro Line 2, exit at “Acropolis” metro station By tram Tram line T6, exit at “Leoforos Vouliagmenis” station By bus or trolleybus By bus: Lines 040, 230, A2 By trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 15✓ hh.gr/en/destinations/olympieion · 2026-10-10Temple of Olympian Zeus: is it wheelchair accessible?
The archaeological site is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Accessible toilets are available. 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). There are also toilets for individuals with disabilities at the site. Tactile site plans and brochures in Braille in Greek and English for visually impaired visitors are available at the ticket office.✓ odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp · 2026-10-10The sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, situated between the Acropolis and the Ardittos Hill, on the banks of the Ilissos River, was one of the oldest sanctuaries in Athens. According to Attic tradition, it was founded by Deucalion. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, among the largest in antiquity, began construction around 515 BC. According to Aristotle, its erection by the Peisistratids served the aims of tyranny, providing “occupation and poverty for the ruled”. It was completed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 131–132 AD, “as a great contest with time,” as Philostratus records.