The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is celebrated as the only stadium in the world built entirely of which material?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Marble
- Step 1: One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Answer: Marble
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