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Panathenaic Stadium

Athens, Greece

History

A horseshoe stadium in Pangrati that Wikipedia calls the only one in the world built entirely of marble. It staged the 1896 Olympic opening ceremony and is the finish of the Athens Classic Marathon. The Zappio tram stop is the public-transport option.

Nearest town
Athens, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.9683, 23.7411
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping AthinaCampsite
    8 km from Panathenaic Stadium
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Αυτοδιαχειριζόμενο Κάμπινγκ ΒούλαςCampsite
    13 km from Panathenaic Stadium
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  • Nea KifissiaCampsite
    15 km from Panathenaic Stadium
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  • DionissotisCampsite
    16 km from Panathenaic Stadium
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping ΒάρκιζαςCampsite
    19 km from Panathenaic Stadium
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  • Camping Nea MakriCampsite
    25 km from Panathenaic Stadium
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All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Panathenaic Stadium?

Panathenaic Stadium is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 37.9683, 23.7411. It is about 9 km from Piraeus.

Can you camp near Panathenaic Stadium?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Panathenaic Stadium?

Panathenaic Stadium is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni.

What is there to see near Panathenaic Stadium?

Places worth a stop nearby: Temple of Olympian Zeus (1 km), Plaka (1 km), Lycabettus Hill (1 km) and Acropolis Museum (1 km).

When is the best time to visit Panathenaic Stadium?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)