Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Private Trip from Athens|@AthensTaxiWagon

The ultimate shore excursion from Athens! it can be done in a half day 6h by driving along the Athens Riviera before reaching the majestic Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio.

This ancient God #Poseidon worship site overlooks the sea and allows for breathtaking views over the Saronic Gulf.

Besides the site, there will be some time to relax at the nearby beach, where you can take a refreshing swim in the crystal clear blue waters of the #Aegean Sea or enjoy you fresh local fish to nearby recommended taverns on the water !

Built between 444 and 440 BC, the temple was constructed of Tufa ( limestone variety) from the valley of Agrilesa, about 4km north of Cape Sounion . The architect is thought to be Iktinos, who built the Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient agora in #Athens. He built the 38 columns ( 16 still standing today) at the Temple of Poseidon in a way that ensured they would stand the test of time and resist the harshness of the environment, and made the Doric columns extra slender at the top so they would look taller from distance. in the Odyssey, Homer wrote that #Sounion was the place where King Menelaus of Sparta buried his helmsman, who died at his post while rounding the cape.

Alternatively, you should know that the views of the sunset from the temple are considered one of the best sights in all of #Greece.!!

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