Temple of Apollo Epicurean at Bessa in Greece
Rating: 8,0/10 (333 votes)  Bessa (or Bassa) – the area that once divided Arcadia, Triphilia and Messinia. In this mountainous Greek region, in the western part of Mount Cotillion, at an altitude of approximately 1100 meters above sea level there is a Temple of Apollo Epicurean. It was founded in the 7th century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Figalia. A road was created from the city to the temple, the length of which was 13 kilometers. During its centuries-old history, the temple was repeatedly destroyed and then restored. The structure that has survived to this day dates back to 420 BC. At that time the architect Iktin was engaged in its construction. For many centuries the temple was in an abandoned state, until in 1765 it was discovered by one of the French architects. Excavations were organized here only in 1836. The famous Russian artist Karl Bryullov took part in them. The temple has a rather modest size and magnificent interiors with many decorative elements. Inside the temple is a statue of Apollo. The main materials used during the construction of the temple – limestone and marble. The Temple of Apollo is of high cultural and historical value and in 1986 was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.   We also recommend reading Patmos Island in Greece Topic: Temple of Apollo Epicurean at Bessa in Greece. |
