14 things to do in Aegina Travel Ideas Discover Greece
nias does not describe the temple, but simply. that there was a bronze statue of the god. of Apollo at Corinth is known at an early date, of Periander (Herod. III, 52) oaths of fidelity. his name. Dr. Ddrpfeld had considered4 that no further excavation of the site of the temple was necessary, but in 1898 the work of.
Ruins of Ancient Temple of Apollo in Aegina Photograph by Cassi Moghan
The Temple of Apollo (or Kolona) is the first monument you see as soon as you reach the port of Aegina and one of the most important sites from an archaeological and historical point of view.
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Illustration. by JPryst. published on 26 April 2012. Download Full Size Image. The Pillar of Apollo on Kolona Hill, Aegina, Greece. The last remnant of the Temple of Apollo and Acropolis complex which stood on the site in the days of Aegina's glory. Remove Ads.
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Location: Town The Temple of Apollo on Aegina: The temple of Apollo is placed to the north of Aegina town, on a small hill overlooking the port. It is one of the first sights you see when you arrive at the port.
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Temple of Aphaia In the famous Battle of Salamis of 480 BCE, which drove the Persian invaders from their goal of conquering Greece, Aegina played an important role and, Herodotus says, "their best thirty ships were the ones which fought at Salamis " (Book 8, 42).
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The temple of Apollo, situated just off the coast on the island of Aegina, is a powerful but vastly altered sight. The presence is still felt of the ancients.
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[2] Αίγινα Ancient Greek Αἴγῑνα [a] is one of the Saronic Islands Saronic Gulf, 27 km (17 mi) from . Tradition derives the name from , the mother of the hero Aeacus, who was born on the island and became its king. [3] The municipality of Aegina consists of the island of Aegina and a few offshore islets.
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Next in our list of what to do in Aegina, you head to the Temple of Aphaia (from 500-490 BC).. one with the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio and the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens and a second with the Temple of Apollo in Delphi and the Acropolis' Parthenon. On the other side Aegina, near Sfentouri, are the fascinating prehistoric drakospita.
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Aegina, The Temple of Apollo HOW TO GET TO AEGINA || SMALL ISLANDS The Temple of Apollonas THE TEMPLE At the top of the hill of Kolona was the Temple of Apollo. It was built in the 6th century b.c. and only one pillar is left from the temple. The temple had the shape of a rectangle with 11 pillars on the big side and 6 one the small one.
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The daily Aegina ferry takes approximately 40-75 minutes from start to finish depending on the type of ferry you choose. Blue Star Ferries operates a high-speed ferry to and from Aegina 6 to 7 times per day and the journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Cost: €14 per person each way. Anes Ferries operate a slower ferry (3x per day) which.
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History of Aegina Photographed from the Temple of Apollo, Aegina Picturesque seaside resorts with laid-back style. The capital of Aegina is called Aegina Town is situated on the western side of the island, in conjunction with the main port. In this cozy little town, you will find many restaurants, traditional taverns, cafes, and shops, first at.
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The Doric Temple of Apollo One of the most important buildings of the archaeological site of Kolona was undoubtedly the Temple of Apollo from which only one column survives today, which defines the entire landmark.
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The temple of Aphaia Aegina. Temple of Apollo: North of Aegina's Chora, on a small hill near the port, the temple of Apollo is the first thing you see when you sail into the port of Aegina. Of the temple, only one column remains standing, which is why the locals also call it Kolona, which means "pillar.".
The Temple of Apollo ruins on the ancient site of the Hill of Koloni, Aegina Island, Greece
The home town of Jason of the Argonauts, St Paul also preached the gospel here and attractions include the Temple of Apollo, ancient theatre and Peribolos of Apollo - there's an accompanying museum which brilliantly bring their backstories alive.. Getting there: Aegina is one hour and 20 minutes from Athens via the 91 and Pireas ferry.