Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens, Greece
Begun around 520 BC and finished under Emperor Hadrian, this colossal Corinthian temple has fifteen columns still standing and a sixteenth lying where it fell in 1852. It sits about 500 metres southeast of the Acropolis, with the Arch of Hadrian at its corner.
- Nearest town
- Athens, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.9693, 23.7330
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping AthinaCampsite7 km from Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Αυτοδιαχειριζόμενο Κάμπινγκ ΒούλαςCampsite13 km from Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Nea KifissiaCampsite15 km from Temple of Olympian Zeus
- DionissotisCampsite17 km from Temple of Olympian ZeusWi-Fi
- Camping ΒάρκιζαςCampsite19 km from Temple of Olympian ZeusTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- ΣκηνηCampsite24 km from Temple of Olympian Zeus
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FAQs
Where is Temple of Olympian Zeus?
Temple of Olympian Zeus is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 37.9693, 23.7330. It is about 8 km from Piraeus.
Can you camp near Temple of Olympian Zeus?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Temple of Olympian Zeus?
Temple of Olympian Zeus is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni.
What is there to see near Temple of Olympian Zeus?
Places worth a stop nearby: Plaka (0 km), Acropolis Museum (0 km), Acropolis of Athens (1 km) and Panathenaic Stadium (1 km).
When is the best time to visit Temple of Olympian Zeus?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)