The Panathenaic Stadium(also known as the Panathinaiko Stadium or as the Kallimarmaron) is an athletic stadium in Athens that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It' s the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white (Pentelic) marble.
The
stadium was originally built by Lykourgos in 330-329 BC for the
athletic event "Panathinea".
Between 140 and 144 AD, Herodes Atticus
restored the Stadium, giving it a seating capacity of 50.000 people.
Finally, the stadium was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century.
The Panathenaic Stadium is now a tourist attraction, used only for specific events. It is located in downtown Athens, next to the National Gardens and near the Zappeion Exhibition Hall.
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