Temple of Zeus
Temple of Zeus features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Ancient Olympia. Give it roughly ~60 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type ruins
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- Ancient Olympia Ancient Olympia guide
About Temple of Zeus
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia, now a field of huge fallen column drums, where the giant gold and ivory statue of Zeus by Pheidias, one of the Seven Wonders, once sat.
The temple was completed by about 456 BC. Inside sat the statue of Zeus by Pheidias, about 12 or 13 metres tall, made of gold and ivory, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. One column has been raised again.
The temple is part of the main site ticket. Visitors see it from the paths, among the fallen drums. Its sculptures are in the Archaeological Museum, which is worth visiting on the same day.
Did you know? The statue of Zeus by Pheidias, about twelve or thirteen metres tall and made of gold and ivory, was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
How long is a visit to Temple of Zeus?
Set aside roughly ~60 min for Temple of Zeus. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Temple of Zeus worth your time?
Temple of Zeus is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Ancient Olympia, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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