Temple of Olympian Zeus - Athens - Greece

Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, is an ancient Greek temple located in Athens, Greece. It was dedicated to the god Zeus and was built in the 6th century BC. The temple was the largest of its kind in Greece and was considered one of the most impressive monuments of the ancient world. It was built on the site of an earlier temple that had been destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC. The temple was constructed over a period of 700 years and was finally completed in the 2nd century AD. The temple is made up of 104 Corinthian columns, each standing 17 meters high. The columns are arranged in a double row and are connected by a wall of marble blocks. The temple also features a large statue of Zeus, which is believed to have been made by the sculptor Phidias. The temple is now a popular tourist attraction and is a symbol of the city of Athens.