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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, is a colossal ruined temple in the centre of the Greek capital Athens that was formerly dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in [...]

May 13th, 2008 | Tags: greek capital athens, major tourist attraction, temple of olympian zeus, travel destinations, vacations | Category: Europe | Leave a comment