The Panathinaiko Stadium was first constructed in330BC. At this time is was considered pleasing to the gods to hold gameswhere the skill and strength of the athletes could be seen, and of course, inAthens, the people wanted to honour their patron goddess, Athena, with theirvery own games. The Panathenean games were organized and a glorious marblestadium was constructed on a site between two green hills.
In 1896 the renaissance of the Olympic Gamesbreathed life back into this stadium and it was rebuilt to host the first modernOlympic Games.
Today, the marble stadium still stands betweenthose two green hills, in the center of Athens. This historic stadium will hostthe archery competitions and will also be the splendid end point of theMarathon.
For those staying in the centre of Athens,Kolonaki, Pagrati or Metz the stadium is within walking distance. If you arestaying further away then take the metro to Syndagma and then enjoy the walk (itshould take about 20mins) or take a number 11, 2 or 4 trolley bus from the otherside of Syndagma square (just along from McDonalds, outside the post office).
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