Sounion - Wikipedia
WEBSounion was a deme of the Leontis tribe (phyle) even before its fortification in the Peloponnesian War. It sent four men to the ancient Boule of 500 at the time of Cleisthenes , and later (3rd century BC) six men to the Boule of 600.
The Poseidon Temple at Sounion, Attika-Greece 360 Panorama
WEBThis is the Poseidon Temple at the cape of Sounion, 70km south of Athens, in Attika-Greece. It's early afternoon and the view of the Temple is dramatized as the camera is actually shooting the sun. Built in 444 BC – at the same time as the Parthenon – the Temple is constructed of local marble.
Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon: Planning Your Visit
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The spectacular Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion is an easy day trip from Greece. Plan your perfect trip there with our guide on how to get there, when to go, and more.
How To Visit The Temple Of Poseidon At Cape Sounion, Athens
WEBJul 7, 2024 · The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion is an easy half-day trip from Athens. Here’s everything you need to know about planning a Cape Sounion sunset tour in 2024.
Amazing Day Trip From Athens | Cape Sounion - Travel the Greek …
WEBMay 3, 2023 · Located at the southern tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion offers stunning views of the rugged coastline and endless sea. At its heart stands the ancient Temple of Poseidon, a marvel of architecture with massive Doric marble columns dating back to the 5th century BCE.
Sounio - Greece And Around
WEBAll you need to know before visiting Cape Sounion and the ancient temple of Poseidon. Cape Sounion (in Greek Akrotirion Sounion) is located about 70km southeast of Athens. On the cape are the ruins of the ancient Temple of Poseidon – one of the most visited archaeological sites in Greece!
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion: A Beacon of Athenian Sea …
WEBOct 13, 2023 · Perched atop a cliff on the southern tip of Attica, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion is an enduring symbol of ancient Athens’ supremacy at sea.
Sounion - Athens Attica
WEBThe majestic Temples of Poseidon and Athena stand on the rock of Cape Sounion, at the southern tip of the Attica peninsula, their sheer size and beauty impressive whether viewed by sea or land.
Sounion: Visiting the Temple of Poseidon from Athens
WEBSep 9, 2024 · You can visit the Temple of Poseidon via one of the numerous daily organized trips. The tours vary in price, duration, and type of transport. The best private tour to Sounion is the one that lets you enjoy the site during sunset. The temple is not as big as the Acropolis in Athens.
Sounion - World History Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 23, 2013 · Sounion (or Sunium) was an important ancient Greek religious sanctuary sacred to the gods Poseidon and Athena. Spectacularly located on a promontory in southern Attica, the site is dominated by the temple of Poseidon perched on the cliff edge, seventy metres above the sea.