Ancient Greek Temples in Greece

As the center of the ancient Greek world, Greece naturally has the highest concentration of ancient Greek temples you'll see anywhere. Below is an illustrated index of the 14 Ancient Greek Temples in Greece profiled on Sacred Destinations so far. For photo credits, please see corresponding articles.

Featured Ancient Greek Temples in Greece

Parthenon Athens The famous Temple of Athena Parthenos, built in 440 BC, crowns the Acropolis. It was a major sacred site and is considered one of the finest examples of Greek architecture anywhere. Temple of Hephaestus Athens, Attica This fine Doric temple was built just two years before the Parthenon, dedicated to the god of volcanoes and metalworking. Sanctuary of Apollo Delphi, Central Greece Home to the famous Oracle of Delphi, this mountain sanctuary was the holiest site in Ancient Greece. It was believed to be the center of the world, marked by the sacred Omphalos stone.

All Ancient Greek Temples in Greece Corinth Corinth Delos Delos, Cyclades Erechtheion Athens, Attica Parthenon Athens Portara Naxos Island, Cyclades Rotunda (Agios Giorgos) Thessaloniki Sanctuary of Apollo Delphi, Central Greece Sanctuary of Athena Delphi, Central Greece Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae, Peloponnese Temple of Athena Nike Athens, Attica Temple of Demeter Naxos Island, Cyclades Temple of Hephaestus Athens, Attica Temple of Olympian Zeus Athens, Attica Temple of Poseidon at Soúnio Soúnio, Attica

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