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🏛️ Attraction · Archaeological site
Temple of Poseidon
4.7(22,091)out of 5 on Google📍 Sounion, Athens & the Riviera
The Temple of Poseidon stands on Cape Sounion, the southern tip of Attica, about 70 kilometres from central Athens, its white Doric columns set on a cliff above the Aegean. It was built in the mid-5th century BC, in the same confident generation as the Parthenon, and for sailors it was the last sight of home. Lord Byron carved his name into one of the columns; you will not be the first to look for it.
The site stays open until sunset, which is precisely when everyone wants to be there, so expect coaches and a crowded rim in summer. Arrive an hour or two before, walk the edges for the views and find your spot early. The coastal drive along the Athens Riviera is part of the pleasure; check the day's ticket price on arrival.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Acropolis ticketsEntry to the Acropolis runs on timed slots. Book the first one of the morning — before the heat and the cruise groups.Check tickets →
- Acropolis with a guideThe Parthenon explains itself visually; a guide explains everything else, including the rest of the hill.See guided tours →
- Delphi day tripThe sanctuary of the oracle on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, a long drive each way — a coach trip is the easy option.See day trips →
- Cape Sounion at sunsetThe Temple of Poseidon above the sea at the end of the Athens Riviera — the drive along the coast is half the point.See day trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Temple of Poseidon?
The address is Sounion 195 00, in Sounion, Athens & the Riviera, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Is Temple of Poseidon worth it?
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