,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(23.749378,37.9833)/23.74128509312868,37.97634387666697,12.622235978172068/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Temple of Olympian ZeusvsMount Lycabettus
Both Temple of Olympian Zeus and Mt. Lycabettus are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Temple of Olympian Zeus scores slightly better than Mt. Lycabettus. Temple of Olympian Zeus has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 6 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
From $0/night
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
i
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
Mount Lycabettus Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Let's Go
Athens 99920, Greece
From $0/night
Fodor's "On a clear day, you can see Aegina island, with or without the aid of coin-operated telescopes." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Athens’s second most famous rock, this limestone cliff is 908 feet above sea level; imagine the view." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Lycabetus, or Wolves' Hill, 277 m high, is crowned by Saint George's Chapel." Full review
Let's Go "Once you reach the top, prepare your eyes for one of the most gorgeous views of Athens. The whole city sprawls out in front of you with the oceans and the mountains in the distance. " Full review
