On October 23, 2019, our ship docked at Piraeus, Greece, Terminal “B”. All of us on this large coach chose to visit the Temple of Poseidon instead of going into Athens, Greece (not Athens, Georgia). We enjoyed a wonderful long drive along a scenic coastal road with splendid views of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs of Glyfada, Kavouri, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Lagonissi, fine beaches and many resorts.
We arrive at Cape Sounion (known by ancient Greeks as the “Sacred Cape”) to visit the 5th century B.C. ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. It is one of the most significant monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. This is the place where the ancient Greeks worshipped their mighty god of the seas, Poseidon. It stands 200 feet above the sea at the edge of a cliff. This is one of the most breathtaking and deeply moving sights in all of Greece, probably why this spot was chosen for this temple. In fact, this place was emotionally important for the Athenians, as this was the last point of their land that the ancient Athenian seafarers and warriors could see when they sailed away into the Aegean and around the Mediterranean Seas. 15 of the original 34 columns are still standing.
Following our visit, we stopped for cookies and a soda in a Vouliagmeni Resort.
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