Tempio di Apollo di Ortigia
Largo XXV Luglio, Siracusa SR
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Introduction
Located in Piazza Pancali, the Temple of Apollo is one of the most important buildings on the island of Ortygia. It faces the part of the island that connects to Syracuse. Built in the 6th century BC, it was the earliest Doric temple in the world and represents the transition from wooden to stone structures in Greek temple architecture. The temple is a narrow rectangular shape, with continuous columns surrounding the outer porch and divided into three inner chambers by two sets of columns. Address Largo XXV Luglio, Siracusa SR
Transportation Take Siracusa d'Amore to reach the island of Ortigia. Just past the Pancali Square bridge, it is within walking distance.
