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Store your heavy bags at our convenient facilities for luggage storage at Panathenaic Stadium and have a memorable trip to one of the oldest stadiums in Europe. Radical Storage takes care of your luggage at affordable rates while you explore the ancient landmarks of the city of Athens.
We operate on a fixed rate policy, where you can store any bag, regardless of its size or weight at any of our Radical storage spots for just 5€ per day. We collaborate with local businesses such as hotels, shops, and cafes to provide you with clean and reliable storage options so that your vacation can be hassle-free and relaxing.
About Panathenaic Stadium Athens
Located near the busy Syntagma metro station, the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens dates back to 330 BC when it was used by the Athenian athletes for various Panathenaic sporting contests. Panathenaic Stadium capacity changed a lot over the last few decades. In 144 AD, it was 50,000, then in 1896, it was 80,000 and currently, it is 45,000.
Even though no sports take place at this Panathenaic Stadium anymore, it welcomes thousands of people every day and more than 200,000 people annually. It is now considered an important landmark in Athens that attracts tourists with its horse-shoe stadium, Greek architecture, and ancient sporting history.
Panathenaic Stadium tickets for general entrance cost 10€ for adults and 5€ for students and senior citizens. There are several audio tours as well which are offered in 11 different languages. Going from Panathenaic Stadium to Acropolis takes around 11 minutes if you take the line 11 bus.
Panathenaic Stadium opening hours are 8 am to 7 pm from March to October and 8 am to 5 pm from November to February.
Interesting Panathenaic Stadium Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Panathenaic Stadium:
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Panathenaic Stadium is the only stadium in the world constructed completely from white Pentelic marble. It’s the same authentic building material that was used in the construction of most of the ancient Greek temples, including the marvelous Parthenon.
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Panathenaic Stadium was the venue for the first-ever Olympics event that took place in 1896, along with their opening and closing ceremonies. Later on, this stadium was used again in the 2004 Summer Olympics’ marathon and archery competitions.
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Back in the 4th century, when Christianity was prevailing in Greece, this stadium was abandoned and turned into a wheat field for decades. The revamping of the Panathenaic Stadium began in 1869, after which it was used for the Olympics.
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Despite being one of the largest stadiums in Greece, no sports proceedings take place at this site. Panathenaic Stadium, today, is more of a historic landmark and a venue for summer musical concerts and cultural and ceremonial events.
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