The Panathenaic Stadium is an iconic sport venue nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, and stands as a proud testament to the country's ancient …
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Oct 30, 2024
Visiting the Panathenaic Stadium was one of the highlights of our trip to Athens! It's amazing to be standing inside the Olympic Stadium where the modern Olympic Games started and we came here while … Full review by Python574
Oct 25, 2024
This is a must do if you visit athens . It's brilliant to get to run on the track sit in the stands and soak it all up. The museum is tiny but great to walk the tunnel so many athletes did before you… Full review by sarah d
Oct 21, 2024
So far Athens is a very pleasant city to walk around in. We had an idea where this place was so we set out and passed through a very nice park on the way from the Grande Bretagne hotel. Not really a… Full review by raybyerley
Is it still possible to go for a morning run at the stadium? I’ve read online this is something but cannot see anything recent so unsure if this has stopped?
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We were there in the afternoon and did not see anyone jogging but that was almost a year ago. I believe you can get an email address for the stadium and perhaps could contact them …
We were there in the afternoon and did not see anyone jogging but that was almost a year ago. I believe you can get an email address for the stadium and perhaps could contact them directly. There is also a tourist information center in Athens which does have a website with a contact form that you can use to ask questions.
How long would it be to do a quick visit? I have arthritis so don't want a long walk and it will be hot when we go in August.
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It’s kind’a as long as you make it. The stadium is a three-quarter oval. You can actually see most of it from the street as part of a drive-by. I suppose it’s worth the €5 to walk through the …
It’s kind’a as long as you make it. The stadium is a three-quarter oval. You can actually see most of it from the street as part of a drive-by. I suppose it’s worth the €5 to walk through the stadium but if walking is a hardship don’t bother. The “museum” is fun ... a collection of the modern Olympic era torches and posters.