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Numismatic Museum vs Temple of Olympian Zeus
Numismatic Museum and Temple of Olympian Zeus are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Temple of Olympian Zeus is the choice of most professionals compared to Numismatic Museum. Temple of Olympian Zeus is ranked #7 in Athens with endorsements from 6 publications such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
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Panepistimiou 12, Athens 999-20, Greece
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Fodor's
"In this exquisite neoclassic mansion, seemingly haunted by the spirit of the great historian, you can see more than 600,000 coins."
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Lonely Planet
"This magnificent neoclassical mansion is worth a visit, even if you have little interest in coins."
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Michelin Guide
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"It has 600,000 coins and medals, 2,000 of them gold and 4,000 of them silver."
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Let's Go
"This museum gives the phrase “old money” a whole new meaning. Come to see currency from throughout Greek history, housed in a majestic, ornately decorated building."
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Lonely Planet
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"The collection of coins here, dating from ancient times through to the Middle Ages, is excellent, but of more general interest is the dazzling 1881 mansion in which it's housed."
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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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"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
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"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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