Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum0.5 hours
Recommended0.75 hours
Maximum1 hours
Entrance Fee
Adult
8 EUR~8.0 $
Full 8 EUR. Reduced 4 EUR. Combo with Acropolis 30 EUR. Apr-Oct: 8-20, Nov-Mar: 8-17. Free Mar 6, Apr 18, May 18
Crowd Level
Low — few visitorsHow to Get There
Metro: Acropolis (Line 2) - 5 min walk. Located on Vasilissis Olgas avenue, between Acropolis and Panathenaic Stadium. Hadrian's Arch visible from street.
Facilities & Services
restrooms
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Monday08:00 — 15:00
Tuesday08:00 — 15:00
Wednesday08:00 — 15:00
Thursday08:00 — 15:00
Friday08:00 — 15:00
Saturday08:00 — 15:00
Sunday08:00 — 15:00
Note
Last admission 30 min before closing. Closed: Jan 1, Mar 25, Easter Sunday, May 1, Dec 25-26. Entry via Thissio Square (Apostolou Pavlou pedestrian street) until end of 2025. Morning or evening best.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible
faq.title
faq.subtitle Temple of Olympian Zeus
Construction started in 515 BC but was abandoned due to cost. Various rulers attempted to continue, but only Emperor Hadrian completed it in 131 AD.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Temple of Olympian Zeus
Sunset is spectacular from the viewing platform—arrive 30 minutes early. The restaurant has panoramic views but is pricey. Photography allowed everywhere except the private areas.
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