Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae of Phigaleia - Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae of Phigaleia

Name: Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae of Phigaleia - Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae of Phigaleia
Address: Figalia 270 61, Greece, 270, Greece

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Contact Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae of Phigaleia

Address :	Figalia 270 61, Greece
Phone :	📞 +7
Postal code :	270
Website :	http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp%3Fobj_id%3D1142
Categories :	Historical landmark ,
Description :	Well-preserved Greek temple on a site dating back to 400 BC, with views of surrounding mountains.

Best Historical landmark in Greece

A	Ayal Furman on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The road itself to this place worth the trip. The temple is not on a small surface, but pretty impressive.
C	Christos Hellas on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fantastic temple that reminds of Parthenon. The only negative is that the temple is covered for weather protection!
N	Natalya Ranzina on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Must visit place in Greece, one of the best examples of ancient architecture, picturesque location in mountains, rich history and impressive park territory
E	Evelyn Maniaki on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Such a beautiful temple which has been preserved amazingly given that it was built in 5th century BC. It's a hidden gem that is still an active preservation site and is worth a visit as it exhibits all 3 classical architectural styles - Doric, Ionian and Corinthian. There are information panels as well as a video that talks about the history of the temple and the restoration. Unfortunately, the British plundered the Ionian frieze from this monument too and display it in the British museum. #returnthemarbles #bringthemback
L	Loes Hoefnagels on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Beautiful temple set in a dramatic landscape of rocky mountains, deep gorges and cliffside villages. Worth the visit, even if it is just for the serpentine drive up to it!!! The temple itself is beautifully preserved and gives the visitor a good idea of the grandness of other temples scattered around the Peloppenese. Not a lot of on-site information though. We were hesitant to visit at first because we had read reviews that said the road to the temple was difficult to navigate. However, glad we went because the roads were pretty good (especially considering other roads in Greece!!). They were broad, well-paved and safe so that we could enjoy the views of the valleys and peaks!
S	Sara Nena on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is an incompleted site, I think that in few years will be the second archeological landmark of Greece. Right now it's a factory, they are trying to rebuild the temple, so that it will be more stable also to events like an earthquake. For now you will find it covered in a massive tent like a circus, so you really can not appreciate the real beauty, but it will shine soon I think. If you come after November it is half the price. It will be interesting to come in few years to see the status of the restoration.
A	Alexander Stirn on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow, this one feels real. Not as the often over- restored temples (like the Parthenon in Athens), where you can't tell which parts are original and which have been added, where you don't know which stones are real and which are modern concrete. Here you can see the beauty, weakness and fragility of a real, well preserved 2500 years old temple (and get a first hand look at the ongoing restoration work).
J	John Devereux on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the best preserved temples of Ancient Greece. It's remote setting (in beautiful Arcadia) allowed this temple to last through the centuries, out of the way of various occupiers over the ages. It is currently inside a structure to protect it from the elements and allow for ongoing excavation / restoration. Really a must see on a tour of Classic Greece.