Temple of Hera / Palatine Tables

Archaeological site · Matera ·

Temple of Hera / Palatine Tables

Archaeological site · Matera ·

Ancient Greek temple ruins with 15 Doric columns; free entry

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S.da Statale 106 Jonica, 75012 Bernalda MT, Italy Get directions

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"This 6th-century BCE Greek temple commands the landscape with 15 massive Doric columns set in an isolated, brush-strewn archaeological field; the setting feels cinematic and mythic, with only occasional road noise punctuating the silence, making encounters there unexpectedly surreal and evocative of ancient epic films." - Erica Firpo

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Temple of Hera / Palatine Tables

Philip C.

Google

It may not be The Parthenon but it's still beautiful and moving. The little museum was closed when we visited but entrance to the site is free and open.

Wojtek C.

Google

An interesting example of Greek legacy in this region. Nothing spectacular, but good for a short visit. Suitable for small kids. Free parking by the entrance.

Pauletta S.

Google

Free small site with a nice greek temple, good for a change from the beach as the weather was not great. No bar or kiosk on place. A simple pic nic area inside the fence. Overall interesting but quite basic.

Radtel1

Google

A great place to stop & stretch. All free. Crowds consisted of 2 people.

pts P.

Google

Stopped here 19 years ago when the highway was a medicre 2 lane road. Dirt track led to the temple. Good news, nothing has changed! The same blocks are still here, and the site doesn't look any worse than back then. you can visit the temple easily, park, 2 minutes on foot.

Tilman B.

Google

One of many abandoned architectural landmarks in southern Italy There is not much to see here, there is no toilet, there is actually nothing, except for this unimpressive ruin from a time which I have relatively little to do with. Supposedly, I heard, there is always nice weather.

maila P.

Google

Entrance Gratis/free. The site is easy to locate,along the highway. Though it is a bit neglected(with hope that it will get more attention and reevaluation) finding a thousands of years history like this is amazing and mindblowing. The site is not jam packed with people you'll every inch of it. Toilette not available.

Wayne K.

Google

Beautiful piece of history. Free to access. Worth stopping for.

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Temple of Hera / Palatine Tables

Philip C.

Google

It may not be The Parthenon but it's still beautiful and moving. The little museum was closed when we visited but entrance to the site is free and open.

Wojtek C.

Google

An interesting example of Greek legacy in this region. Nothing spectacular, but good for a short visit. Suitable for small kids. Free parking by the entrance.

Pauletta S.

Google

Radtel1

Google

A great place to stop & stretch. All free. Crowds consisted of 2 people.

pts P.

Google

Tilman B.

Google

maila P.

Google

Wayne K.

Google

Beautiful piece of history. Free to access. Worth stopping for.

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