The Temple of Olympian Zeus, though partially in ruins, still impresses with its colossal size. Initiated after Akragas’ victory over Carthage in 480 BC, this temple was meant to be the largest ...

which in 500 BC was home to the Greek city of Akragas - described by the poet Pindar as “the most beautiful of mortal cities.

Located near the Acropolis and the Benaki Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus is a tall and impressive marble structure that dates back to the 6th century B.C. The site has a long and storied ...