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Temple of Apollo (Ortigia, Syracuse)

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Temple of Apollo (Ortigia, Syracuse)

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Temple of Apollo (Ortigia, Syracuse)

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    November 1, 2025

    Unfortunately, not much remains of the temple. If you're already there, you can take a look. But it's not worth making a special trip just for it.

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      July 29, 2022

      In Greek mythology, the god Apollo (also: Apollon) was connected with the famous oracle of Delphi, among other things. According to tradition, the last oracle of Phytia (this was the title of the seer / fortune teller) in the second half of the fourth century - i.e. when Christianity was spreading more and more - is said to have read:
      “Tell the king that the well-made house has fallen.
      Phoibos Apollo has no more refuge,
      the holy laurel withered,
      its sources are forever silent,
      the murmuring of the water has stopped.”

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        August 6, 2019

        The Temple of Apollo or Temple of Apollo and Artemis is a Greek temple. It was built in the 3rd century BC and is the oldest known major Greek temple in Sicily.

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          March 28, 2023

          Although only fragmentary, the original size is still understandable.

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            July 3, 2022

            Very nice to visit.

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              April 3, 2024

              Just after the bridge at the beginning of the Ortigia. The market also starts here.
              Only the foundation and some columns remain. Still a great photo opportunity.

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                June 12, 2024

                The Temple of Apollo or Temple of Apollo and Artemis is a Greek temple in Syracuse

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                  October 15, 2025

                  I actually expected more ancient sites in Syracuse, so I'm particularly pleased about these artifacts, as most of the sights date from much later eras.

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                    May 18, 2018

                    The archaeological sites and remains are scattered on Ortygia and throughout the city area.

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                      October 20, 2023

                      History at your fingertips!

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