Temple of Apollo at Bassae
Temple of Apollo at Bassae is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided Ancient Olympia audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~150 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type ruins
- Suggested visit ~150 min
- Ancient Olympia Ancient Olympia guide
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About Temple of Apollo at Bassae
The Temple of Apollo Epikourios at Bassae, a remarkable Greek temple of the late fifth century BC high in the lonely mountains of the Peloponnese, the first site in Greece on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The temple was built around 420 to 400 BC by the people of Phigaleia for Apollo the Helper, at about 1,130 metres. It mixes the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian styles. Since the 1980s it has been covered by a large protective tent.
The site is open every day with seasonal hours and has its own ticket. It is about an hour and a quarter by car from Olympia on mountain roads. There is no cafe, so bring water and food. Phone ahead outside summer.
Did you know? The Temple of Apollo at Bassae, high in the mountains of the Peloponnese, became the first site in Greece on the UNESCO World Heritage List, in 1986.
How long should you spend at Temple of Apollo at Bassae?
Plan about ~150 min at Temple of Apollo at Bassae. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Temple of Apollo at Bassae worth visiting?
Temple of Apollo at Bassae is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in Ancient Olympia, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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