Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Leof. Vasilisis Olgas, 10557, Athens
Leof. Vasilisis Olgas, 10557, Athens

Description

Τhe Temple of Olympian Zeus has a rich history from ancient times and is known to have been inhabited since the prehistoric age. The establishment of this sacred ground is dated back to the legendary age of Deucalion.

Address Information

Leof. Vasilisis Olgas
Zappeio
10557
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Opening Hours

Now Open

Monday:

08:00 - 20:00

Tuesday:

08:00 - 20:00

Wednesday:

08:00 - 20:00

Thursday:

08:00 - 20:00

Friday:

08:00 - 20:00

Saturday:

08:00 - 20:00

Sunday:

08:00 - 20:00

Info:

Last entrance 19:30

Phone

+302109226330

+302109226330

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