• The marble used on the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion came from the marble quarries, a place where marble is removed from the earth, in the Agrileza mines.
  • Cape Sounion Temple of Poseidon. The bus timetables are seasonally adjusted, and there are fewer routes during the off-season.
  • Exploring the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, an ancient archeological site with stunning views of the Aegean Sea, just an hour from Athens.
  • In addition to the views, visit the famous 5th-Century BC Temple of Poseidon. One of the columns has a graffiti left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s.
  • temple-of-poseidon-view The Temple of Poseidon in Sounion showcases the quintessential Doric architecture typical of ancient Greek temples.
  • The evolution of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion illustrates how architecture and setting combined dramatically on the site.
  • The Temple of Poseidon is located on the Cape Sounion and it was built in 444 and 440 B.C. by the architect named Ictinus or Iktinos.
  • The Temple of Poseidon awaits you, dedicated to the god of the sea. ... Cape Sounion Ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon iStock 181928240.
  • The top of the rocky Cape Sounion is decorated with the columns of the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon. A wonderful place to watch the sunset!
  • The Temple of Poseidon, situated on Cape Sounion, is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments, dating back to the 5th century BC.