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Arch of Hadrian vs Temple of Olympian Zeus
Both are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Temple of Olympian Zeus is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hadrian's Arch. Temple of Olympian Zeus ranks #6 in Athens with approval from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Arch of Hadrian
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On Leoforos Amalias, Athens, Greece
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Fodor's
"One of the most important Roman monuments surviving in Athens, Hadrian's Arch has become, for many, one of the city's most iconic landmarks."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hadrian erected it in AD 132, probably to commemorate the consecration of the Temple of Olympian Zeus."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Hadrian's gate (from 131 A.D.) separated the Greek town from Hadrian's new Roman town."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A great admirer of Athens and its culture, Hadrian contributed to embellishing the city with numerous buildings."
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Frommer's
"The Roman emperor Hadrian built a number of monuments in Athens, including this enormous triumphal arch with its robust, highly ornamental Corinthian columns"
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Lonely Planet
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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."
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The site is floodlighted on summer evenings, creating a majestic scene
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You can’t miss this striking marvel, smack in the centre of Athens."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The temple was only completed in 132 A.D., under Emperor Hadrian, who erected a huge statue to Zeus."
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Afar Magazine
"Those pillars are impressive, and they give you a great idea of just how colossus this temple once was."
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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)."
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