Temples, Libraries and Museums
Temples, Libraries and Museums
TEMPLE OF OLYMPIAN ZEUS
Distance 1.8km
Address: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athina 105 57, Greece
Today, there are only 16 surviving columns but the Temple of Olympian Zeus was one of the largest temples ever built in the ancient world and dedicated to the father of the gods, Zeus.
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF GREECE
Distance: 3.0 km
Address: National Library of Greece, Panepistimiou 32, Athina 106 79, Greece
Located near the centre of the city. The National Library is part of three neoclassical buildings, the Academy and the University. The National Library holds a collection of Greek manuscripts which are more than 1,400 years old.
NUMISMATIC MUSEUM
Distance : 2.5km
Address : Numismatic Museum of Athens, Panepistimiou 12, Athina 106 71, Greece
One of the most famous museums in Athens which houses the greatest collection of coins. It is also located within the mansion of archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, formally known as Iliou Melathron