Temple of Apollo Delphinios
Temple of Apollo Delphinios is a ruins in Athens, Attica. Temple of Apollo Delphinios is situated nearby to the ruins Ναός Κρόνου και Ρέας, as well as near Temple of Olympian Zeus.Photo: Tomisti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Ruins
- Description: ancient sanctuary in Athens
- Also known as: “Apollo Delphinios temple” and “Temple of Delphinian Apollo”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Olympian Zeus and Parthenon.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Photo: Ava babili, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of Athens, now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods.
Parthenon
Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 650 metres northwest of Temple of Apollo Delphinios.
Arch of Hadrian
Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Arch of Hadrian is situated 200 metres northwest of Temple of Apollo Delphinios.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Makrygianni and Plaka.
Makrygianni
Neighborhood
Photo: Dimorsitanos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Makrygianni or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of Acropolis and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.
Plaka
Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
Temple of Apollo Delphinios
- Categories: ancient Greek temple, archaeological site, Delphinion, building, and historic site
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.96857° or 37° 58′ 7″ northLongitude
23.73299° or 23° 43′ 59″ eastOpen location code
8G95XP9M+C5OpenStreetMap ID
way 146815833OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsWikidata ID
Q97206898
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In Other Languages
From Finnish to Spanish—“Temple of Apollo Delphinios” goes by many names.
- Finnish: “Apollon Delfinioksen temppeli”
- French: “temple d’Apollon Delphinien”
- French: “Temple d’Apollon Delphinien”
- Greek: “Δελφίνιον”
- Greek: “Ναός του Δελφινίου Απόλλωνος”
- Portuguese: “Templo de Apolo Delfínio”
- Spanish: “Templo de Apolo Delfinio”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ναός Κρόνου και Ρέας and Royal Olympic Hotel.
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