It clearly was also a calculated response to the new Temple of Zeus at Olympia ... dominance over the rest of Greece and the Aegean. Pericles called Athens "the school of Hellas," an education ...

Also note that the five-day Acropolis ticket for 30 euros ($31) includes access to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, along with the Acropolis itself and many other local sites. Athens All Included ...

One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they die?

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens (2632 reviews) Athens Half Day Tour, Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hephaistus ...

The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ... sites in Athens, such as the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Guided tours are highly recommended ...