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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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The largest temple ever built in ancient Greece — started in 515 BC and not completed until 638 years later by Emperor Hadrian. Only 15 of the original 104 Corinthian columns remain, but their scale (17 metres tall) is humbling.
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Opening hours
- Mon
- 08:00–20:00
- Tue
- 08:00–20:00
- Wed
- 08:00–20:00
- Thu
- 08:00–20:00
- Fri
- 08:00–20:00
- Sat
- 08:00–20:00
- Sun
- 08:00–20:00
Seasonal. Hours shown are 1 April–31 August. The official Hellenic Heritage page lists earlier closing from 1 September (19:30, then 19:00, 18:30 and 18:00 by 16–31 October) and 08:00–15:00 from 1 November to 31 March, daily. Last admission is 20 minutes before closing. Checked 2026-10-11.
Nearby
- Hadrian's Arch1 min walk
- Acropolis Museum5 min walk
- Hytra5 min walk
- Strofi6 min walk
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Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0