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Temple of Poseidon

Cultural landmark ·

Temple of Poseidon

Cultural landmark ·
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"The Temple of Poseidon, at Sunset The Temple of Poseidon, perched on the edge of Cape Sounion, has long been a welcoming sign of "home" for sailors returning to Athens. The 5th-century BC structure is dedicated to the god of the sea, and it's just a quick drive from downtown Athens. If you happen to come here at sunset, you won't be disappointed."

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Photo by Candice Walsh

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Ancient temple dedicated to sea god, stunning sunset views

expensive entrance
beautiful place
free entrance
lord byron signature
nice cafe
ancient greeks
cape sounion
free parking
Google Rating
4.7 (19.8K)
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Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
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Information

Ancient temple dedicated to sea god, stunning sunset views

expensive entrance
beautiful place
free entrance
lord byron signature
nice cafe
ancient greeks
cape sounion
free parking
Google Rating
4.7 (19.8K)
Featured in Afar
Featured in
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Sounion 195 00, Greece Get directions

Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by Photo by Candice Walsh
Temple of Poseidon by MATADOR_NETWORK
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
Temple of Poseidon by null
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