Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the temple of the same name in Athens, see Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens).
The Temple of Olympian Zeus (or Olympeion; known in Italian as the Tempio di Giove Olimpico) in Agrigento, Sicily was the largest Doric temple ever constructed, although it was never completed and now lies in ruins. It stands in the Valle dei Templi with a number of other major Greek temples.
Quick Facts General information, Architectural style ...
Temple of Olympian Zeus | |
---|---|
Model of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in the Archaeological Museum, Agrigento | |
![]() | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Doric |
Location | Agrigento, Sicily |
Coordinates | 37°17′27″N 13°35′4″E |
Construction started | 480 BC ? |
Technical details | |
Size | Length : 112.70 metres (370 ft) Width : 56.30 metres (185 ft) Height : 20 metres (66 ft) |
Close