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Temple of Aphaia

east coast of the island, Greece
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Aegina
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Museums, Ancient Ruins
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This site is as well preserved as the Acropolis, but without scaffolding and large crowds. It also sits on a beautiful island only 17 km from Athens. More

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Getxo, EUSKADI
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

This temple is dedicated to Aphaia and located on Aegina on top of a rock you can go there by bike as we do or by car, is very beautiful and well preserved, the entrance fee is 3 euros. I has 25 Doric columns still stand due to the skill of the restorers. It is situated in a Sanctuary complex... More

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Highlands
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

My wife and I have visited the temple three times over the last 30 years and we have always been impressed by its quality and beauty. (The views over Aegina and beyond are excellent too.) It is easy to get to by various means, including public buses. I am always surprised it is not better known. This last comment is... More

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athens
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

it only takes about 20 minutes to see the place. the view is amazing. you can enjoy nice ice cream with beautifil view in the little shop on the opposite side of the road More

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Ravenstein, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

this temple is a must see when you're on the island Aegina. The temple is in a good condition and you will have a panoramic view standing on the hill. It can be reached easily by car. More

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New York City, New York
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2010
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This well preserved temple is situated on top of a hill with excellent views of the sea and surrounding coast (and Athens when the air is clear). I rented a scooter in Aegina Town and came here on my own and largely had the site to myself. The "cafe" across the street did not have anything to offer so make... More

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California
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2009
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The Temple of Aphaia is the best preserved in Greece. It is a 2 story structure with doric columns, that in itself makes it unusual. It is not as impressive as the ruins at the Acropolis but it is like comparing apples to oranges. It is still quite impressive and definitely worth a visit. Aegina is wonderful place to visit.... More

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West Lafayette IN
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189 reviews 189 reviews
Reviews in 82 cities Reviews in 82 cities
289 helpful votes 289 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2009

I, too, saw this Temple as part of a one-day three-island tour. Aegina itself is not as charming as Poros or Hydra so the tour to the Temple seemed like the best way to spend the time on the island. We had also been to the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio so it was neat to... More

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Lehighton, Pa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2007
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Went to the Temple of Aphaia as part of a one day three island cruise out of Athens. I'm glad I went to see it as it is the best preserved temple in Greece, but I am glad that I didn't make a special trip there. Compared to the Acroplis, the Agora and Delphi, you see just the ruins without... More

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Hamamatsu, Japan
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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