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The Temple of Poseidon

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Beautiful sunsets

This place is famous for its beautiful sunsets and you feel like a god watching one. Cape Sounion (or Sounio) is south of Attica, 68 km southeast of Athens. In ancient times, this place was used as an observatory to sight ships approaching Athens. Cape Sounion was, according to legend, the place where King Aegeus, father of the hero Theseus, threw himself into the sea. Theseus had told him that if he returned victorious from Crete after his fight with the Minotaur, he would hoist white candles, however, if he died, the crew would raise black sails. Theseus fell asleep exhausted and continued with

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The Temple of Poseidon

The Temple of Poseidon is in Cape Sounion, a few miles south of Athens, Greece. One noticeable thing is the white marble of this temple that's dedicated to the Greek god of the seas and oceans, in contrast with the blue sky and sea. This place is really relaxing and it offers its guests some excellent views, especially if you're a lover a gorgeous scenery, archeology, and photography. At dusk, the colors clay resurface the ruins of the temples. It is a magical place where you can enjoy the silence.

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