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Temple of Artemis, Corfu
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The Temple of Artemis is an Archaic Greek temple in Corfu, Greece, built in around 580 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra, now called Corfu. It is found on the property of the Saint Theodore monastery, which is located in the suburb of Garitsa. The temple was dedicated to Artemis. It is known as the first Doric temple exclusively built with stone. It is also considered the first building to have incorporated all of the elements of the Doric architectural style. Very few Greek temple reliefs from the Archaic period have survived, and the large fragments of the group from the pediment are the earliest significant survivals. It was excavated from 1911 onwards.
Ruins of the sanctuary of Artemis, including the altar on the left of the picture. The massive altar is precisely rectangular and stood in front of th
Ruins of the sanctuary of Artemis, including the altar on the left of the picture. The massive altar is precisely rectangular and stood in front of the temple. The temple was to the west (right) of the altar. The altar was 2.7 m. wide and 25 m. long. Only 8 m. of its northern section survive. The Saint Theodore monastery was built on top of the southern portion of the altar.
The Gorgon as depicted on the western pediment from the Artemis Temple of Corfu, on display at the Archaeological Museum of Corfu.
The Gorgon as depicted on the western pediment from the Artemis Temple of Corfu, on display at the Archaeological Museum of Corfu.
Remains of the altar. Only 8 m. of its northern section survive. The rest of the 25 m-long altar was built over, to create the foundations of the Sain
Remains of the altar. Only 8 m. of its northern section survive. The rest of the 25 m-long altar was built over, to create the foundations of the Saint Theodore monastery which was built on the site of the temple. The wall of the monastery can be seen on the right of the picture, south of the altar remnant. The temple was located to the west (right) of the altar.
Remnants of the Artemis Sanctuary in Corfu
Remnants of the Artemis Sanctuary in Corfu
Corfu (city)
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Corfu or Kerkyra is a city and a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands. It is the capital of the municipality and of the Corfu regional unit. The city also serves as a capital for the region of the Ionian Islands. The city is a major tourist attraction and Greek regional centre and has played an important role in Greek history since antiquity.
Kardaki Temple in Corfu
Kardaki Temple in Corfu
Typical houses of Corfu city.
Typical houses of Corfu city.
View of the old town
View of the old town
Agion Panton Street
Agion Panton Street