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National Archaeological Museum vs Temple of Olympian Zeus
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, National Archaeological Museum is the choice of most reviewers compared to Temple of Olympian Zeus. National Archaeological Museum comes in at 97 with recommendations from 9 reviews including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
National Archaeological Museum
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Patission 44, Athens 10682, Greece
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Concierge
"The National Archaeological Museum is newly (post-Olympics) renovated and a must-see."
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Don't miss the curiously haunting 14th-century B.C. golden Mask of Agamemnon.
Fodor's
"Artistic highlights from every period of its ancient civilization, from Neolithic to Roman times, make this a treasure trove beyond compare."
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i
The museum's most celebrated display... the stunning gold treasures
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the world’s most important museums, the National Archaeological Museum houses the world's finest collection of Greek antiquities."
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Allow plenty of time to view the vast and spectacular collections
Travel + Leisure
"Perhaps the second most important venue for diligent tourists (after the Acropolis)."
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Afar Magazine
"If you're traveling to Athens because you're interested in the ancient sites, this is a must see place."
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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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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