Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae, Greece

Temple
This temple is located at 1100 m above the sea level in a remote valley SE of Olympia. It seems it was rediscovered in the XVIIIth century thanks in part to the description provided by Pausanias, the greek traveller and geographer of the 2nd century AD. lsala66 all photos →

Dedicated to Apollo the Helper, this is one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Greece. It was completed in 400 BCE using an unusual combination of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian styles.

Location map of Temple of Apollo Epicurius, Bassae, Greece. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Temple of Apollo Epicurius, Bassae, Greece. Click to enlarge.