Temple of Poseidon

Dear Commons Community,

This afternoon, Elaine and I took a four hour tour to see the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion (Aκρωτήριο Σούνιο Akrotírio Soúnio). Built in 440 BC, it is dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea.  Situated on the top of Cape Sounion, it overlooks and provides impressive views of the Aegean Sea.

On the way to catch our bus to Cape Sounion, we passed a memorial to Melina Mercouri (Μαρία Αμαλία “Μελίνα” Μερκούρη) and Hadrian’s Arch or Gateway. 

Mercouri was a Greek stage and film actress who became active in politics especially later in her career as the Minister of Culture.  She initiated and participated in a number of projects that promoted the Greek arts as well as social causes.

Hadrian’s Arch is situated in a busy intersection of Athens.  It was erected in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 130 A.D. in order to separate the old and new districts of Athens.

Tony

Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion

The Aegean Sea as viewed from Cape Souni0n

Melina Mercouri Memorial

Hadrian’s Arch

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