temple of apollo

The Temple of Apollo is relatively well intact and os really quite striking. You can see thevisual effect that the columns make when not adjusted for the human eye (they are lined up but appear to be mis-aligned (an optical effect corrected in the Parthenon).

I didn't expect to see this ruin of the temple of Apollo outside Corinth. (We were more interested in the outdoor theatre across the square from it). There wasn't much left except for seven standing pillars, with a horizontal piece across the tops of those to the right side. I didn't much about the background of Apollo and couldn't relate this site to the visit to Corinth. It wasn't what we were looking; nevertheless, we took a picture.

The trip to Ancient Corinth is a little different in the sense that everything is really all right there in one area next to the museum. The Temple of Apollo (which is basically the symbolic image of Ancient Corinth) is the first thing you see at the site. It's just as big as it looks in the pictures! But, once you've gawked at it for a minute, it's time to move on to the better sites with an actual backstory.

The most impressive fact about the temple is that the columns are monoliths, cut from a single piece of stone. Ponder that while you're standing in it's massive shadow!

This is a very significant site. Before you go, know a little something about the temple and it's impact on the people of Corinth and surrounding cities....or have an excellent Tour Guide like we did. A little background information will go a long way in helping you appreciate what you are seeing! It can be very very hot so be sure to wear light clothing, excellent walking shoes and a hat. BRING WATER. The small museum worth looking through too.

It stands tall and proud but alone amongst a few scattered remains. It was hard to imagine what life was like when this was built or how it fitted into the lives of countless generations. If you need to strectch your legs, this place is worth spending a little time but dont expect to take many great thoughts away with you.

The nice temple of Apollo is within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth where also located is the small and interesting museum.

Going to the Temple of Apollo one will need a good guide, well we think so anyway. There is way too much history that goes with this place to tackle it on your own. We were fortunate enough to have a Greek School Teacher as our guide. Not only was she funny but her explanations were succinct, to the point and easy to remember. Be prepared to walk in burning sun and take loads of pictures, there is so much to see here. Best try to go as early as possible when there are few people around so as to immerse oneself in the beauty and history that hits you as you first enter the site. One can almost hear and see the people, it is quite eery. Together with the heady aroma of the fig and pine trees and all that the imagination conjures as you walk from site to site, this is an experience not to be missed and be sure to get the facts related accurately to you. If you love Greek history, this is a must do when in Greece.

The temple is great by itself, but it is part of the archeological site that has its own reviews. Read those reviews too.

My second visit to this site still left me feeling underwhelmed, this temple setting just do not do justice to the greatness of the temple. STILL seeing the columns and picturing it as it was in its full glory allows one to understand why it was a known site of worship and having read up on the gods old Apollo could be real mean if given a chance. As this is part of the ancient site visit it makes for some nice photo opportunities and is a definite must on a visit to this area.

Beautiful temple in ancient Corinth located outside the archaeological museum, next to other historic areas and Roman baths too.

It was not crowded and very informative, the place has a museum and lots to see. Did not have to walk a lot

The Archaic Temple of Apollo of Corinth is build around 540 BC. It is situated inside the Archeological Park of Korinth in the higher part of agora on the natural rock ground. Temple is build of limestone in Doric style and its columns are monolithic, made of one piece of stone, which is not usually the case. 7 columns of totally 38 (15 x 6) are still standing.

A must see when visiting the Athens area. There are actual busts of Nero and other guys in that museum as well. But the Temple is by far the main and MASSIVE attraction!!!

My husband and I found the ruins of Apollo's temple to be quite interesting simply because we are not accustomed to seeing things so old! It is fun to try to imagine what the temple would have looked like in its day--how the citizens of Corinth would have felt each time they looked up at the temple. I'm glad that we had the opportunity to see this site.