DESCRIPTION
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
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Olympieion
Olympieion
 
Olympieio
The archaeological site of the Olympeion comprises the temple of Olympian Zeus, Roman baths, Classical residences, a basilica of the fifth century AD, and part of the city's fortification wall. Hadrian's Arch is located just outside the site's fence.


The Olympeion extends northeast of the Acropolis, covering an area of fifteen acres between Vasilissis Olgas Avenue on the north, Amalias Avenue on the west, Athanassiou Diakou Street on the south, and the Tennis Club on the east. The Parilissia ...
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See also
Other monuments of the archaeological site
Temple of Olympian Zeus