Leading Greece - Poseidon Chapter.

【Introduction】: Cape Sounion is located 70 kilometers south of Athens and is the starting point of the Aegean Sea. The Temple of Poseidon, standing on the cliff, was built in 444 BC. At that time, sailors knew they were close to home when they saw the white stone columns from afar. Now, 16 Doric columns, the gate ruins, and the watchtower still survive. On a lower hill to the northeast, there is also a Temple of Athena built in the 6th century. Gazing at the Aegean Sea from Sounion, one can fully appreciate what is meant by 'majestic and grand.' The poet Byron once wrote in 'Don Juan': Place me on the marble cliffs of Sounion / Only the waves and I remain / May heaven hear our hearts. ⛺【Travel Tips】: Worry-free car rental tour 🛬【Itinerary】: Throughout the year, according to the sunset time, arrive at the Temple of Poseidon 1 hour before sunset every day to enjoy the sunset scenery of the Aegean Sea in the afterglow of the setting sun. 🧡【Tips】: It is 80 kilometers from downtown Athens, a 1 hour and 20 minutes drive.