The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of Athens, now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name origi
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Likely appearance of the temple during antiquity
Corinthian columns detail
The temple in 1787, painted by Louis-François Cassas
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Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
…Ναὸς τοῦ Ὀλυμπίου Διός, Naós tou Olympíou Diós), also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of Athens, now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th…
Athens Acropolis at Daybreak
Zappeion Megaron on February 3, 2021
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens in April 2019