Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Beautiful marble stadium
- Venue of the first modern Olympic games
Time required: 20 minutes
Phone: +30 210 75 22 9846
Web site: http://www.panathenaicst...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| March - Oct: | 8am - 7pm |
| Nov - Feb: | 8am - 5pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 3 € |
| Reduced: | 1.5 € |
Public transport:
- Red Metro Line: Akropoli station
Address: Vas. Konstantinou Street, Athens
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: tjmwatson
Things you need to know:
- Originally the stadium was built in the 4th century BC to host the Panathenian games held every 4 year. Herodes Atticus rebuilt the stadium in marble in AD 143-44
- The stadium's official name is Panathinaiko or Panathenaic Stadium. It is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble
- It was able to hold 50,000 people, the same as the Roman Colosseum
- The building measured 1 stade (600 Greek feet) in length; hence stems the word stadium
- For a long time the building was neglected and it deteriorated
- After excavation the stadium was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. In 2004 the Olympic Marathon Race finished here
- Today it is more commonly known as 'Kallimarmaro' (meaning beautiful marbel), and serves as a venue for major events and concerts
What to do there:
- Take an audioguide (included in the admission fee) and tour the Stadium
