The Panathenaic Stadium: A Cultural Symbol of Greece

The Panathenaic Stadium is one of the most significant monuments of Athens and all of Greece. Its history is intricately connected with the modern Olympic Games, from their revival in 1896 to the Athens Olympic Games of 2004. The Olympic flame is lit here every time for the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, as well as for the Youth Olympic Games.

The Hellenic Olympic Committee, the guardian of Olympism in our country, decided to make the Stadium a visitor-friendly site. This allows both Greeks and foreigners the opportunity to tour the space, as well as the possibility of organizing sports activities and educational visits for children and students.

Visitors have the chance to walk through the Stadium, be guided through its areas, enter the Roman Stoa, run on the competition track, and learn about its history. The tour of the space, lasting between 10 and 20 minutes, is facilitated by a personal audio guide device available in ten languages (Greek, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese), along with a complimentary brochure distributed to all visitors. This allows you to learn about the rich history of the Panathenaic Stadium, its construction, restoration, architecture, and location.

Cultural Significance

The Panathenaic Stadium remains open daily throughout the year.
Opening Hours:
March – October: 08:00 – 19:00
November – February: 08:00 – 17:00

The following ticket categories apply for entry:

• General admission: 3 €
• Reduced admission (for students and those over 65): 1.50 €
• Free for schoolchildren and their accompanying adults

At the entrance of the Stadium, there is a traditional café. In future plans, the Hellenic Olympic Committee aims to create a Museum and a souvenir shop.

The goal of the Hellenic Olympic Committee is to establish the Panathenaic Stadium as one of the main tourist attractions in Athens, while also making it a recreational space for the residents of the capital.