Ancient ruins
Temple of Apollo Epikourios
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Vivian And Minto
August 22, 2019
Archaeological site known for its unique, well-preserved temple built between 450 and 400 BC
Βάγια
January 25, 2016
The famous archeological site of temple of God Apollo Epicurious Bassae. Unesco World Heritage list.
Judy
January 5, 2015
Intact ancient marble Temple of Apollo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the architect of the Parthenon. Located high in the mountains.
Katerina
August 31, 2022
On the bare rocky slopes of Mount Kotilio stands one of the most important and imposing temples of antiquity, dedicated to Apollo Epikourios (“Apollo the Helper”).. The temple is situated in a prominent position and is on the U.N.E.S.C.O. list of World Cultural Heritage sites along with the Egyptian Pyramids, the Parthenon and other monuments worldwide. The temple was dedicated to Apollo Epikourios by the inhabitants of Figalia because they overcame a plague epidemic. The inhabitants of Figalia had erected a temple in honour of Apollo Vassita in the 7th century B.C., and worshipped him with the name Epicure supporter in war or illness. He was given the name Epicurean during the wars against the Spartans around 650 B.C. The final Temple was built during the second half of the 5th century BC (420-410) by Iktino who was also the architect of the Parthenon and for this reason is sometimes referred to as the Parthenons Twin.
On the bare rocky slopes of Mount Kotilio stands one of the most important and imposing temples of antiquity, dedicated to Apollo Epikourios (“Apollo the Helper”).. The temple is situated in a prominent position and is on the U.N.E.S.C.O. list of World Cultural Heritage sites along with the Egyptian…
Konstantinos
July 29, 2017
"Temple of Apollo Epikourios" is a historical place, the first in Greece to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Acropolis of Athens was listed one year later), located high up in remote mountain terrain, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae (420-400 BC) is the work of Ictinus, one of the principal architects of the Parthenon, and ranks among the best surviving examples of Classical architecture. Distance: 70 km Time: 1 hour and 37 minutes by car
"Temple of Apollo Epikourios" is a historical place, the first in Greece to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Acropolis of Athens was listed one year later), located high up in remote mountain terrain, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae (420-400 BC) is the work of Ictinus, one of…
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Figaleia