Sunset with the God of the Sea! 🌅 🧜‍♂️

📍Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, Greece. 🚌 tourbus 🚗 by car l couldn't choose better location as a farewell to my greek getaway. This temple is perched on the edge of a cliff, 70 meters above the sea, in Cape Sounion, the southern tip of mainland Greece and is devoted to the Olympian God of Sea, Poseidon. l highly recommend to go at sunset time and stay there until closure, set your camera gear and enjoy the show! #2023travelwish #tripblazers #beachlife #fallingforfall #awesomepic #themepark #greece #visitgreece #wintergetaway #templeofposeidon #bvalentinavb #europeanarchitecture #temple #capesounion

The temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea, dominates the southernmost tip of Attica, where the horizon meets the Aegean Sea. Perched on the craggy rocks of Cape Sounio, the temple is enveloped in myth and historic facts dated from antiquity until the present times. Between myth and history There are stories about the ship of King Menelaus who stopped briefly at Sounio on his way back from Troy; or about the unfortunate King Aegeus who drowned himself on that spot and the Aegean Sea got named after him; or about the people who built a temple using local marble to honour the god of the sea and safeguard the profits from the neighbouring Lavrio mines. The unknown architect is probably the same one who built Theseion in the Ancient Agora of Athens. He decorated the temple with sculptures made of Parian marble (i.e. from Paros Island), which depicted the labours of Theseus as well as battles with Centaurs and Giants (Gigantes). The remaining sculptures are showcased in the Lavrio Museum whereas the impressive kouroi [male youths] that once stood in the temple yard are now on display in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Notice the Doric columns, count their flutes and you will see that they are less in number than those on other temples of the same period (mid 5th c. BC). This feature is also found in other seaside ancient temples, for instance in the Temple of Aphaea in Aegina etc. Make the most of your trip by indulging in a refreshing swim in the small beach by the foot of the temple of Poseidon or in any one of the neighbouring beaches in Legrena or Lavrio! Treat yourselves to some fresh fish and seafood in the local tavernas. Drink in the lovely sunset view next to your better half – in one of Attica’s best locations – having the ancient temple as a backdrop and facing the deep blue sea! Sounio is located on the southernmost tip of Attica; it is the end point of the Athenian Riviera, at #mynovgetaway #mynovgetaway

Leading Greece - Poseidon Chapter.

【Introduction】: Cape Sounion is located 70 kilometers south of Athens and is the starting point of the Aegean Sea. The Temple of Poseidon, standing on the cliff, was built in 444 BC. At that time, sailors knew they were close to home when they saw the white stone columns from afar. Now, 16 Doric columns, the gate ruins, and the watchtower still survive. On a lower hill to the northeast, there is also a Temple of Athena built in the 6th century. Gazing at the Aegean Sea from Sounion, one can fully appreciate what is meant by 'majestic and grand.' The poet Byron once wrote in 'Don Juan': Place me on the marble cliffs of Sounion / Only the waves and I remain / May heaven hear our hearts. ⛺【Travel Tips】: Worry-free car rental tour 🛬【Itinerary】: Throughout the year, according to the sunset time, arrive at the Temple of Poseidon 1 hour before sunset every day to enjoy the sunset scenery of the Aegean Sea in the afterglow of the setting sun. 🧡【Tips】: It is 80 kilometers from downtown Athens, a 1 hour and 20 minutes drive.

Temple of Poseidon at Sunset

Amazing experience! I booked an excursion to visit the Temple Of Poseidon at sunset! I was blown away by how magical watching the sunset was right from the temple! There are quite long queues to get your ticket to enter but once you do there is lots of space for people to take their photographs with the sunset backdrop! Last entry in spring is 7:15pm so ensure that you have your tickets at the ready before the but off time so that you don’t miss out! There is a bar/restaurant and also a souvenir shop at the entrance to the temple. I would 100% recommend visiting this attraction! If you can, at sunset! #Athens #Temple #templeofposeidon #Greece #Attraction #Athensattraction #Sunset #sunsetspot#History #Greekmythology #Greekgods #Travel #Adventure #Sun #capesounion #amazing #Wanderlust #historicallandmarks #familytrip #solotrip #Architecture #sea #view #views #sunsets #Holiday #Travelwithjessiee

Temple of Poseidon, Greece 🇬🇷

This was easily one of the best places I went to when I was in Greece and has been a personal favorite of mine on my international travels in general. The wide open spaces and clean air coupled with the serenity of nature and sounds of the water with boats passing by ever so often made for a relaxing day here. It is easily reachable by bus and often tourist groups travel here. Be sure to bring snacks and other related foods or liquids so that you won’t have to pay extra at the nearby shop. Seeing the architecture was fascinating and luckily they had security ropes and barriers set up too so that people would not be tempted to walk too close to the edges and fall off. If you happen to be in Athens Greece, take a quick day trip here. You won’t regret it. #greece #athens #temple #🇬🇷 #europe #travel