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Temple of Olympian ZeusvsErechtheion
Temple of Olympian Zeus and Erechtheion are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Temple of Olympian Zeus scores slightly better than Erechtheion. Temple of Olympian Zeus ranks #7 in Athens with recommendations from 6 publications including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Michelin Guide.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Frommer's
At Leoforos Vas. Olgas and Amalias and easily seen from the street, Athens, Greece
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Fodor's "This gigantic temple was completed in AD 132 by Hadrian, who also commissioned a huge gold-and-ivory statue of Zeus for the inner chamber." Full review
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The site is floodlighted on summer evenings, creating a majestic scene
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"You can’t miss this striking marvel, smack in the centre of Athens." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The temple was only completed in 132 A.D., under Emperor Hadrian, who erected a huge statue to Zeus." Full review
Afar Magazine "Those pillars are impressive, and they give you a great idea of just how colossus this temple once was." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This temple, whose ruins stand beyond the Arch of Hadrian, was one of the largest in the Greek world (107m by 41m)." Full review
Frommer's "The Olympieion, also known as the Kolonnes (Columns), was one of the largest temples in the ancient world." Full review
Erechtheion Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Athens 10558, Greece
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Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This elegant 5C B.C. temple, with many places of worship, was a church, a palace, a harem and then a military magazine." Full review
Afar Magazine "Outside of the Parthenon, the Erechtheum is an amazing work of art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Jewel of the Acropolis and masterpiece of Ionic art (406 BC), the Erechtheion served various cults before becoming a church, a palace, a harem and then a military magazine." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"This structure features a frieze made of Eleusinian gray stone, multiple sculptures and other unique details, making it one of the Acropolis' most eye-catching buildings." Full review
