Forgotten History
Temple of Poseidon
Italy
The Temple of Poseidon (or the Doric Temple) is a peripteral Doric temple of Magna Graecia located in the modern piazza Castello in the historic centre of Taranto, Italy. It is the oldest temple in Magna Graecia and the only Greek religious structure still visible in the old town of Taranto. The temple dates to the first quarter of the sixth century BC. It fell into ruin in the Middle Ages and parts of it were reused in the construction of other buildings.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Italy
- Address
- Via Duomo - 74122 Taranto (TA)
- Coordinates
- 40.47378, 17.23300
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q476876
What is Temple of Poseidon?
Temple of Poseidon is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Via Duomo - 74122 Taranto (TA). Other places close by: Castello Aragonese, Taranto Cathedral, Fountain of the Rose of the Winds, Concattedrale Gran Madre di Dio.
Where is Temple of Poseidon?
Temple of Poseidon is in Italy. Coordinates: 40.47378, 17.23300.
How do I get to Temple of Poseidon?
Temple of Poseidon is at Via Duomo - 74122 Taranto (TA), Italy (40.47378, 17.23300). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.