Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium of Athens

The Panathenaic Stadium is a stadium entirely in white marble, which hosted the first Olympic Games of the modern era. The Athens audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this unique monument, heir to the Games of Antiquity.

The marble stadium of the first modern Games

The Panathenaic Stadium, rebuilt in white marble between 1869 and 1870 on the site of an ancient stadium, hosted the first Olympic Games of the modern era. Unique in the world by its entirely marble construction, it follows an elongated horseshoe shape, with its tight tiers. Heir to the Games of ancient Greece and a symbol of modern Olympism, it remains an emblematic place of Athens.

What to see

You admire the stadium entirely in white marble, its horseshoe tiers and the track, in the footsteps of the first modern Olympic Games. The Panathenaic Stadium is a monument unique in the world, heir to the ancient Games. It is a major stop for lovers of history and sport, in the heart of Athens.

Practical information

The Panathenaic Stadium lies in the heart of Athens, near the National Garden and the Zappeion, reachable on foot. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Why is the Panathenaic Stadium famous?

Because it is entirely built in white marble and it hosted the first Olympic Games of the modern era, heir to the Games of Antiquity.

Where is the Panathenaic Stadium?

In the heart of Athens, near the National Garden and the Zappeion.