International Volvo Photo Locations Part 492
1963 – Volvo P1800 at Hadrian’s Arch on Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias with view on the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷.
2022 – Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias in Athens, Greece (Google Streetview)
Hadrian’s Arch is located on Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias and has a view on the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece.
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens. It was dedicated to “Olympian” Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple, which included 104 colossal columns, was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
More information at en.wikipedia.org and thisisathens.org.
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