Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
Country:
GreeceRegion:
Greece
UNESCO
Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
Architecture
Value:
World value
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
This famous temple to the god of healing and the sun was built towards the middle of the 5th century B.C. in the lonely heights of the Arcadian mountains. The temple, which has the oldest Corinthian capital yet found, combines the Archaic style and the serenity of the Doric style with some daring architectural features.
Categories:
Architecture
Architecture
Labels:
UNESCO
Why visit:
Excursion
Fitness level:
Best visit time:
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Access:
Car
Roads:
Gravel
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
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