Urbex & Abandoned
Temple of Athena
Siracusa, Italy
The Temple of Athena is a hexastyle peripteral Doric temple built in Syracuse, Magna Graecia, in the 5th century BC by the tyrant Gelo after his victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera. The temple was preceded by a cult site which dated back to the 8th century BC, with an altar discovered in excavation at the beginning of the twentieth century, and by an earlier temple from the middle of the sixth century BC.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Siracusa, Italy
- Coordinates
- 37.05960, 15.29370
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q3983226
What is Temple of Athena?
Temple of Athena is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Diana fountain, ancient Greek walls of Syracuse, Castello Maniace Lighthouse, Villa Politi.
Where is Temple of Athena?
Temple of Athena is in Siracusa, Italy. Coordinates: 37.05960, 15.29370.
How do I get to Temple of Athena?
Temple of Athena is at Siracusa, Italy (37.05960, 15.29370). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.