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Temple of Poseidon Description
In Sounion, on the substructure of the earlier temple destroyed by the Persians the architect responsible for the temple of Hephaistos in Athens erected in 449 B.C. the present marble temple of Poseidon, with 6 x 13 exceptionally slender Doric columns. It stands on a terrace, artificially enlarged, to which a propylon gave access. In the bay below were boat-houses, some remains of which can still be seen.
Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin
Address
Sounion Archeological Site
Sounion
Greece
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Greek National Day (March 25)
Easter - Christian
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult4.00 Euros
Concession or reduced rate2.00 Euros
Child 18 & underFREE
Students from EUFREE
Tips
Admission cost includes Temple of Poseidon and the Sanctuary of Athena.
Admission is free on Sundays between November and March.
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