Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae of Phigaleia

Ancient Greek infrastructure never ceases to amaze me, and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius is a great proof of how monumental that culture truly was. Don’t underestimate this archaeological site just because it’s off the main roads — it’s a truly impressive and worthwhile place to visit. It’s not just the temple itself; there are also vast ruins (there's plenty of pathwalks, and beautiful nature) of the ancient sanctuary surrounding it. Honestly, what more can I say? This is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples — in fact, it's in better condition than a similar one on the Acropolis — and it’s rightfully listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1987, the temple has been protected by a gigantic tent, which is an amazing and unique solution worth seeing in itself. There aren’t many tourists around, the parking area is large and free, and the toilets are clean and also free to use. Don’t forget to bring something for the dog that hangs around the parking lot — give him some water too. Good deeds always come back to you. And finally, the panorama from the surrounding hills is absolutely magical. Go there!

An extraordinary temple in a place fit for the gods. Difficult to access by whichever route. The site is as spectacular as that one would expect for a deity as important as Apollo. The efforts to piece back together the temple and preserve it are an extraordinary triubute to all involved

The Temple of Apollo Epikourios is one of the best-preserved examples of classical architecture in Greece. However, the structure suffers from severe deterioration due to foundation subsidence, cracks, column misalignment, and historical vandalism (especially during the Byzantine era). These issues threaten its stability in case of future earthquakes. Hence, during the period 1982-1997 important works have been carried out, such as the placement of ah anti seismic scaffold (1985), the installation of a lightning protection (1986) and the construction of a temporary shelter (tent) (1987) according to a specific study, in-order to protect the building from frost and the harsh weather conditions in general, until its full restoration. In 1986, it was the first ancient Greek monument listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

In this ancient temple you don't go by accident, you go on purpose to see this ancient beauty in front of your eyes. Inside the tent you will see the temple at all of his beauty and outside you will see other ancient stuff. Definitely deserve a visit if you are in middle Peloponnese.. 10 euros cost the ticket.

The temple is about 2h from the Navarino coast. The route is quite easy and with no major traffic. It is a beautiful route with amazing sceneries. The temple is currently under restoration and it is covered by a tent. Nevertheless is an amazing site, well maintained and easy to visit.

Visiting the Temple of Apollo was honestly one of the highlights of my trip. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I was genuinely impressed by how well-preserved it is. You can still see the details in the columns and imagine what the site must have looked like thousands of years ago. There’s something powerful about standing in a place that has seen so much history – it really makes you pause and think. The surroundings are peaceful, which makes it even more special. I spent quite a bit of time just walking around and taking it all in. It’s not just a quick photo stop – it’s a place where you want to slow down and really experience the atmosphere. If you’re into history or just enjoy places with character and meaning, the Temple of Apollo is absolutely worth the visit.

One of the best preserved temples in Greece, a gem difficult enough to reach to deter mass visitors. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately this temple lost its magic. The now ugly tent reduces awful a lot of light. so the once beautiful temple is now in the shadow. Atleast when there are clouds. There is only little room in the tent. And of course, the beautiful outside is locked out. You can walk around part of the Tempel only. There’s no way inside and half of it is behind barriers. The scaffolding and fixings are without regard for the temple Definitely not worth the €10.