Temple of Apollo
Another of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations is the Temple of Apollo, located northwest of Athens. This place is an important archaeological center and World Heritage Site. It is located in the city of Delphi.
In the Temple of Apollo, the son of Zeus is honored. When the god Apollo began his exploration, he discovered something significant in Delphi and transformed the city into the ideal setting.
This temple, which dates back to the 7th century B.C., was destroyed by an earthquake in 373 B.C. But it remains one of the most historic sites.
Temple of Hera
The Greek goddess Hera embodies woman, marriage and childbirth. She is also the ruler of the gods. She is the daughter of Rhea and Cronus and the wife of Zeus. In 590 BC the temple was built.
It is one of the earliest temples in Greece and was built near another temple dedicated to Zeus and exclusively to Hera. The temple had 16 columns and was made according to the aesthetics of Doric architecture. In the 4th century A.D., an earthquake destroyed the beautiful House of Hera.
Temple of Poseidon in Sunio
On top of a small hill in Sounion or Sunio, the Temple of Poseidon offers an excellent view of the Aegean Sea. It is no coincidence that Poseidon chose this site for his temple to watch over the sea. The National Archaeological Museum now guards the site.
Only half of the temple’s original 34 Doric columns are still standing, but this does not detract from the beauty of this work of art. This Greek temple was built in the Doric style in 440 BC, during the reign of Pericles.
Parthenon
The Parthenon, a well-known temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, stands atop the Acropolis, dominating the city and occupying almost half of its surface. It is the most astonishing and impressive monument ever designed or built by a mortal.
The summit of ancient art is represented by this immortal temple, whose columns and pediments embody all that is noble, glorious and beautiful.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
It is dedicated to the ruler of the gods of Olympus and is also known as Olympus or the Pillars of Olympian Zeus. This huge temple is part of an important archaeological site bounded by Hadrian’s Gate and located in the heart of Athens.
The temple consists of 104 columns and features several statues of Greek gods and Roman emperors, as well as a chryselephantine statue of Zeus. In the 2nd century A.D., the enclosure was completed.
With information from memphistours.com
