Panathenaic Stadium
The gleaming all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Don't miss at Panathenaic Stadium
- ◆ All-marble stadium
- ◆ Home of the first modern Olympics
- ◆ Track access
Insider tip
You can run a lap on the historic track — bring the audio guide.
Panathenaic Stadium — visitor questions
What is Panathenaic Stadium known for?
The gleaming all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Highlights include: All-marble stadium; Home of the first modern Olympics; Track access.
Where is Panathenaic Stadium?
Panathenaic Stadium is in Pangrati, Athens — Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, Athina 116 35. More info: https://www.panathenaicstadium.gr
Any tips for visiting Panathenaic Stadium?
You can run a lap on the historic track — bring the audio guide.
Can Chauffyr take me to Panathenaic Stadium?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Panathenaic Stadium and between every stop on your Athens itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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