Panathenaic Stadium, Multi-purpose sports venue in Athens, Greece.
The Panathenaic Stadium features white marble construction throughout its structure, with 47 rows of seats extending across its 204-meter length.
The stadium originated in 330 BC under Lycurgus as a simple racecourse, later receiving marble reconstruction from Herodes Atticus in 144 AD.
The stadium marked the start of modern international sports by hosting the first Olympic Games of 1896 with a capacity of 80,000 spectators.
Visitors can access the stadium daily from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with audio guides available in multiple languages for self-guided tours.
The structure remains the only stadium in the world constructed entirely from marble, sourced from Mount Penteli near Athens.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 329 BCE
Architects: Anastasios Metaxas, Ernst Ziller
Creator: Lycurgus of Athens
Architectural style: ancient Greek architecture
Capacity: 68000
Floors above the ground: 47
Length: 204.07 m
Width: 33.35 m
Made from material: marble
Shares border with: Ardettus
Address: Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue 116 35
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-14:30; Saturday-Sunday off; SH off
Phone: +3021075229846
Website: http://panathenaicstadium.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.96833,23.74111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32
Athens offers numerous locations for photography that range from ancient structures to modern urban spaces. The Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus rank among the city's most significant archaeological sites, while neighborhoods like Plaka and Anafiotika provide narrow streets and traditional architecture that contrast with the modern metropolis. Lycabettus Hill and Areopagus Hill offer elevated viewpoints over the city and its ancient ruins. Markets like Varvakios, squares such as Monastiraki and Syntagma, and museums including the National Archaeological Museum and the Benaki Museum document different aspects of Greek history and culture. The Panathenaic Stadium and Zappeion Hall showcase neoclassical architecture from the 19th century, while the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center represents contemporary design. These locations provide different perspectives on a city whose history spans more than 3,000 years.
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