5 Shrine of the Most Famous Greek

5. Temple of Poseidon, Sounion 

Located at the southern tip of Attica peninsula in Greece, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, 3 sides surrounded by sea. The temple was built in approx. 440 BC, on the ruins of temples from the Archaic Period. Only a few columns Temple of Poseidon stand, but if intact, this temple will resemble the Temple of Hephaestus at the Acropolis, this may be because it was designed by the same architect.

4. Temple of Zeus, Cyrene 

Cyrene is the most important of the five Greek colony in Libya today. This temple was destroyed during the Jewish revolt in 115, and returns both 5 years later because it was built again by the Romans on the orders of Emperor Hadrian. In the year 365, the quake caused the temple to collapse again and not rebuilt until the modern era by the British and Italian archaeologists. This temple is bigger than the Parthenon, a reflection of the richness and importance of Cyrene in the ancient Greek world. 

3. Erechtheum 

The Erechtheum is an ancient Greek temple in the Ionic style of the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The temple was built between 421 and 407 BC. Its name comes Erikhthonios, the Greek hero. This temple is probably most famous for the typical terrace supported by six female figures known as Caryatids. 

2. Temple of Apollo Epicurius 

Located on a remote mountainside in the Peloponnese, the Temple of Apollo at Bassae Epicurius is well-preserved Greek temples and unusual. It was built somewhere between 450 and 400 BC. The temple is aligned north-south, unlike most of the Greek temple is aligned east-west. The temple is unusual in that it has examples of all three commands used in classical architecture of ancient Greece. Form of Doric columns while Ionic peristyle porch support columns and Corinthian columns in the interior features. Temple of Apollo Epicurius currently covered under the tent to protect the ruins from the elements.

1. Doric Temple of Segesta 

Located in the northwestern part of Sicily, Segesta is one of the major cities of the Elymian, one of the three indigenous peoples of Sicily. Elymian mixed population of Segesta and Greece, although Elymians soon Hellenized and took the external characteristics of Greek life. Doric Temple which is located just outside the ancient site is well maintained. It is built in the late fifth century BC and has a 6 × 14 columns. and the temple also appears to have a shortage roof over the main room.

Temple Cetha

 

Temple Cetha, Enchantment of Beauty Khayangan

It lies on the western slopes of the mountain and there Lawu at 1400 m altitude above sea level makes the beauty of the vibrant look around the temple. Being in this temple like you're stepping on top of the mountain, so the scenery around is filled with green steps can be enjoyed with satisfaction. Once planted on the temple gate, cold air bit into the skin. Not to mention the cool breeze against her skin, making you feel like urinating. Moreover, the long journey and through steep terrain to get into the corners of the temple that were previously missed naturally gave birth to fatigue and stuffiness in your ear. But do not worry, fatigue is immediately paid off as exotic scenery greets temple.

You are presented with the view of the temple consists of 13 steps of the terrace from west to east. So, be prepared with the stamina of your feet if you want down the steps of a staircase.

The philosophy of the higher steps to the back signifies the most sacred places. Each page of terraces connected by a path that seems to divide the page into two terraces. Cetha temple art forms have in common with Sukuh temple that was built with the concept of terraced, so punden staircase reminiscent of the prehistoric period. The structure of such buildings is very specific and not found in any other temple complexes in Central Java, except the temple Sukuh. In the temple complex Cetha found many areas that have the characteristic of the prehistoric period, for example, an area which is described in a simple form, ie, both hands placed in front of the abdomen or chest. Such attitude is reminiscent of the statues is simple in the Bada area, Central Sulawesi. In addition, there are reliefs depicting scenes such as temple Sukuh Cuddamala stories as well as reliefs of animals ie elephants, horses, eels and crayfish.

The temple was built in the 15th century AD is related to the existence of an inscription that dates to 1451 AD or 1373 Saka. The main building of this temple at the top or the rear. To enjoy its beauty, you need to climb the steep steps by steps. Although the need to go through these struggles, it was not afdol if you do not set foot on the top of this temple. Besides being able to enjoy the panorama of mountains around more freely, you can enjoy the hall-hall of the wood that was built by someone with no forward the concept of archeology. But the reason it did not reduce the beauty of the summit the temple was built during the Majapahit empire on the verge of collapse. (okezone.com)