Temple of Olympian Zeus

Many important ancient temples are located in Greece and other countries, such as Italy, which were then part of the ancient Greek empire.

Syntagma Square is the most historic in Athens and the central point for visitors for sightseeing in the Greek capital

The city of Athens has seen a dramatic transformation towards modernity over the last several years. It has now turned into one of the most trendy cities of Europe, offering endless cultural events, exhibitions, and concerts every single day...

Untold stories recounting the glories of Ancient Greece were written by Pausanias, who lived in the second century AD.

Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger will turn himself into the greatest of all the Greek gods for an upcoming Superbowl advertisement for the German automaker BMW, called simply "Zeus." With just an avatar and a few words on Instagram, he recently...

The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens is getting a makeover in what is seen as the single most difficult and important maintenance project in recent years in the Greek capital. The first 17-meter (55.7 foot) tall column at the...

The "bright sounds" of Lena Platonos' music, a magical moon and mirrored reflections, will help dispel the darkness for Athenians during the longest night of the year this Thursday, December 21, at the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Courtesy of the...

The colossal Temple of Olympian Zeus or 'Olympeion' in central Athens; one of the signature monuments of the Greek capital, is to undergo complete structural repair and restoration. The go-ahead for the plans was given by Greece's Central Archaeological Council,...

Holding a tray full of glasses and a bottle of drink, waiters from all over Greece and other European countries ran a service -race on the morning of May 27. The race started from the Temple of Olympian Zeus and...