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Discover Athens, Piraeus, Riviera & Beaches with Athens Open Tour, the first GREEK double-decker Get on Get off bus company!
Enjoy Athens, Piraeus, Riviera & Beaches on our yellow open top buses. Get in touch with our civilization, history and architecture and learn all about the old and modern city of Athens and Piraeus in your own language with the commentary on board, available in 12 languages.

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Athens Open Tour / Temple of Zeus

Athens Line (7): Temple of Zeus

The majestic temple to the ruler of the pantheon was the largest on mainland Greece.

The majestic temple to the ruler of the pantheon was the largest on mainland Greece. Inside stood two colossal gold and ivory statues: one of the God and one of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Though the temple’s construction began in 515 BC, political turmoil delayed its completion nearly 700 years. To thank Hadrian for finishing it, AD 131 the Athenians built a two-storey arch next to the temple, whose inscription announces Hadrian’s claim on the city. Tel: +30 (210) 9226330.