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Sofia
August 8, 2022
Amazing sunset and a place that filled me with awe. Tip: You can drive there along a really scenic route or take the bus.
Pygmalion
June 7, 2022
Great half day trip outside Athens
Sofiana
April 6, 2022
The Temple of Poseidon is an ancient Greek temple on Cape Sounion, Greece, dedicated to the god Poseidon. The Greeks considered Poseidon to be the "master of the sea".[3] Given the importance to Athens of trade by sea and the significance of its navy in its creation and survival during the fifth century, Poseidon was of a particular relevance and value to the Athenians.
The Temple of Poseidon is an ancient Greek temple on Cape Sounion, Greece, dedicated to the god Poseidon. The Greeks considered Poseidon to be the "master of the sea".[3] Given the importance to Athens of trade by sea and the significance of its navy in its creation and survival during the fifth cen…
Panos-Vasso
July 8, 2021
The temple of Poseidon is built in the southernmost point o of Attica, on the peak of the rocky hill in the Aegean Sea, at Cape Sounion. According to mythology, this amazing area of the Attica land was where Aegeus committed suicide, the beloved king of Athens, and as a result of that, the Athenians named the surrounding area of Attica the “Aegean Sea”. When Aegeus saw the black sails of the Athenian ship returning from Knossos, he thought that his son, Theseus, had died. Theseus is considered to be one of the most popular characters of the Mythology. For the Athenians, he was a brave young man, who saved the city of Athens, since he managed to reach Knossos to face, and finally defeat Minotaur. The temple was dedicated to Poseidon, the god of sea, and was built twice. The first temple was much bigger and had to Colossal Kouros. In the beginning of the 5th century it was destroyed by the Persian raids. When the Persian wars ended, Pericles ordered for a new temple, made of marble, to be built. The temple was finished at 440 BC, it’s of Dorian order, and is also innovating for its era, since with the changes in its architecture managed a great capacity. The marble used for the temple was from the Agrileza and Paros. Next to the temple of Poseidon, a less known temple was located, dedicated to goddess Athena. The temple of Poseidon had already been ruined by the Roman Era. During the modern years, parts of the temple were detached and moved to museums or private collections in England, Italy and Germany. The ruins of the temple and parts of the walls of the fort are still saved and are accessible to all visitors. Bas-reliefs from the metopes of the temple that have been preserved from the harsh conditions are kept in the museum of Lavrion, whereas the wider proximity was announced as a National Park for its environmental value.
The temple of Poseidon is built in the southernmost point o of Attica, on the peak of the rocky hill in the Aegean Sea, at Cape Sounion. According to mythology, this amazing area of the Attica land was where Aegeus committed suicide, the beloved king of Athens, and as a result of that, the Athenians…
Pan
June 29, 2021
Breathtaking views at historical site!
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