Guided Tour to the Temple of Aphaia Aegina
Guided Tour to the Temple of Aphaia Aegina
During your holidays in Aegina, you just can’t miss a visit to the Temple of Aphaia. If you combine your visit with a tour of the Temple and the museum of Aphaia, then your experience is best completed!
The Temple of Aphaia (or Afea) is one of the major attractions that one can see on the island of Aegina. Built on a hill, at 160 meters, it is surrounded by pine trees and it stands out for its unique energy.
The temple is 15km away from the capital of Aegina (2km east of Mesagros) and was built between 500-490 BC on top of the previous temple, which suffered damages after a fire in 510 BC. The Aegineans therefore decided to tear it down- while keeping the gate and the large altar – and rebuild a new one that would display the works of the “Aeginean” School of sculpture. The new temple took its final form in 500 BC and is an excellent sample of archaic architecture.
Book a guided tour of the Temple of Aphaia and indulge in the magic of history, architecture, mythology and energy of this sacred monument!
For more information and bookings: ask@weloveaegina.com / +30 6974 472504
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