GREECE: Panathenaic Stadium of first OLYMPIC GAMES (1896, Athens)

Athens, Greece - the stadium of first Olympic Games (the Panathenaic Stadium) in Athens. Let's travel to Greece and let's visit the Panathenaic Stadium (Παναθηναϊκό Στάδιο, Panathinaïkó Stádio) also known as Kallimarmaro (Καλλιμάρμαρο, or "beautiful marble"), which is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main attractions of Athens, the Panathenaic Stadium is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. A stadium was built on the site of a simple racecourse by the Athenian statesman Lykourgos (Lycurgus) c. 330 BC, primarily for the Panathenaic Games. The Panathenaic Stadium was rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian Roman senator, by 144 AD and had a capacity of 50,000 seats. After the rise of Christianity in the 4th century the Panathenaic Stadium was largely abandoned. The Panathenaic Stadium was excavated in 1869 and after being refurbished, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896 and was the venue for 4 of the 9 contested sports. The Panathenaic Stadium was used for various purposes in the 20th century and was once again used an Olympic venue in 2004. It is the finishing point for the annual Athens Classic Marathon. It is also the last venue in Greece from where the Olympic flame handover ceremony to the host nation takes place.
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[@lilianaromero4916]

Thanks for the video!!

[@VicStefanu]

Thanks for watching! 😊😊😊

[@mangoman469]

Truly epic. Old architecture was beyond words.

[@VicStefanu]

Hi, thank you for your comments and for viewing my videos!!

[@147258GS]

That is truly an impressive structure. Beautiful architecture.

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for viewing of videos!!

[@fernandoasuaje2398]

Thanks for upload this video... It's amazing!

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you!

[@akashshelar1997]

Fernando Asuaje Difference between 1896 Olympic Games vs 2016 Olympics
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[@thomchannel9579]

another good one from VIc

[@mauriciogomez4619]

Thank you Vic, great lesson the marble is awesome.. Your a lucky guy you travel so much... You need a assistant!!! lol 👍

[@VicStefanu]

There is a long queue for my assistant.. lol..

[@mauriciogomez4619]

+Vic Stefanu - World Travels and Adventures I'm sure ... lol

[@TheEmperor75]

Very nice stadium

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you..

[@Trance_Kitsune]

Your videos are awesome! Keep up the great work Vic. ^_^

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you!!

[@TheRealTomahawk]

It’s magnificent. It makes you wonder if the emperor was jealous, or envious of this architect who engineered the seats, and had them made with marble. I don’t know if marble represents anything, but people were sitting on the steps for as spectators to something that everyone loves, for almost half a millennia . So many people have been there and have had memories there, and it’s very famous and the engineer is the one who gets most of the credit like Imhotep or something like that because he built the pyramid something that will probably last forever. Oh, so the marble does represent some thing it was used in the Parthenon, the temple of Athena and other statues. It’s like dedicated to the gods and basically gives the builder demi god status. Does it make him a son of Hermes?

[@b17bookie]

Hello Vic. thanks again for your tips on Greece. i was just there. you can see similar things in my vlog... i was there for the IOA program.

[@VicStefanu]

Wow, thanks for letting me know, I will check your vlog shortly...

[@shiwenzhu7989]

brilliant video! really help a lot!!

[@VicStefanu]

Glad you liked it!

[@garydavis8213]

THIS was, and should continue to be, the model for today’s stadiums. It’s simply the most magnificent stadium in the world, in my opinion. No, we don’t use marble, but the horseshoe with the open end to an incredible view are design features avoided today.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for these interesting comments!! 👍👍👍

[@isaoserata1455]

greatest

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@isaoserata1455]

Vic Stefanu - Amazing World Videos good

[@talps128]

What type/model of camera are you using?

[@VicStefanu]

SONY a5000 and a6000, the best of the best!!

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

What a fantastic location and what a great presenter you are. Really enjoying it and Learning something New very time i watch. Thanks a lot and Greetings.

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments..

[@StrawberryCream78]

how long have you been out and travel now?

[@VicStefanu]

One more month and I am finished.. time to rest..

[@samsanders7428]

Do you have to pay to get in or what?

[@VicStefanu]

Yes, the ticket costs around 3 euros..

[@ProPro-qz6mf]

wow!Im only 14 years old witch kids in my age don't care about these stuff but I loved it!keep it up

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you my friend, I am glad that you found this video interesting and educational..

[@antjetautkus5506]

Hope the Greek firefighters are able to protect this amazing BIRTHPLACE OF THE OLYMPICS
2021:(
Thx for your amazing Greek 📹 & outstanding knowledge 👏
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[@VicStefanu]

Many thanks!! 👍👍👍

[@oliwiereb]

Outstanding craftsmanship of the stadium.

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you!!

[@grahamwilliams8871]

Great videos Vic ! Thank you.

[@VicStefanu]

Thanks for watching! 👍👍👍

[@meatwarwick]

Visited here 2 weeks ago and wow! what a place! My favourite place in Athens! yes and that includes the magnificent Parthenon!

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your comments, I am glad you enjoyed your visit to Athens!!