7 Most Famous Greek Temple In The World

7. Erechtheum


The Erechtheum is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Ionic style of the Acropolis of Athens. This temple was built between 421 and 407 BC. Its name is derived Erikhthonios, Greek heroes. This temple is perhaps most famous for its distinctive porch supported by six female figures known as caryatids.

6. Temple of Apollo Epicurius


Located on a remote mountainside in the Peloponnese, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae is well-preserved Greek temples and unusual. It was built somewhere between 450 and 400 BC. The temple is aligned north-south, unlike most Greek temples were aligned east-west. The temple is unusual in that it has an example of the three commands used in the classical architecture of ancient Greece. Ionic peristyle Doric column form while columns support the porch and Corinthian columns in the interior features. Temple of Apollo Epicurius currently covered by the tent to protect the ruins from the elements.

5. Doric Temple of Segesta


Located in the northwestern part of Sicily, Segesta is one of the major cities of the Elymian, one of the three indigenous peoples of Sicily. The population of Segesta was mixed Elymian and Greece, although Elymians soon Hellenized and took the external characteristics of Greek life. Doric Temple which is located just outside the ancient site is well-maintained. It was built in the late 5th century BC and has 6 × 14 columns. and temples also seems deficient roof over the main hall.

4. Paestum

Paestum is an ancient Greco-Roman city in southern Italy, not far from the beach. The city offers 3 preserved Greek temple. Oldest temple is the Temple of Hera at Paestum, built around 550 BC by Greek colonists. Nearby temple was built around the 1st century later and is also dedicated to Hera, goddess of marriage and childbirth. Further up the Temple of Athena was built around 500 BC.

3. Temple of Hephaestus


Located about 500 meters north-west of the famous Acropolis, Temple of Hephaestus is the best preserved Greek temples in the world, though far less known than the famous neighbors. This temple was built in the 5th century BC in a district that contains many foundries and metal shops. Therefore, it is dedicated to Hephaestos, god of metal working. Temple of Hephaestus designed by Ictinus, one of the architects who also worked on the Parthenon.

2. Valley of the Temples


Located on a ridge outside the town of Agrigento, the rest of the seven Greek temple is called the Valley of Temples. Temple of Concordia, built in the 5th century BC, is one of the best preserved Doric temples biggest style that still stands. Other temples including the Temple of Juno, which is used for wedding celebrations, and the Temple of Heracles, the oldest temple in what is now only consists of 8 columns.

1. Parthenon, Acropolis

Parthenon on the Acropolis is one of the most famous buildings in the world, and a visit to Athens is not complete without visiting this temple. Construction of the Parthenon began in 447 BC, replacing an older temple destroyed by the Persians, and was completed in 432 BC. The purpose of the Parthenon was to house the statue of Athena parthenos made ​​of ivory, silver and gold. Back in the 5th century, the statue was looted by one of the Roman Emperors, and taken to Constantinople, where he was later destroyed.

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