Stoivadeion

Delos


This temple of Dionysus has some well-preserved reliefs, along with a giant sheared-off phallus on top of a plinth.


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Nearby Delos attractions

1. Monument of the Bulls

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Built in the 4th century BC, this narrow building is believed to have a housed a trireme – a tribute to Apollo following a victorious battle of Demetrius…

2. Archaeological Museum

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A vast haul of artefacts has been protected from the elements and displayed in this must-see museum, including the originals of many of the frescoes,…

3. Poros Temple

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The smallest and oldest of the three adjacent temples to Apollo at the heart of his sanctuary, this one dates from the 6th-century BC and was named for…

5. Temple of the Delians

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Also known as the Great Temple of Apollo, this was the largest of the temples in the god's sanctuary. Construction commenced in 478 BC.

6. Dodekatheon

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Dating from the 3rd century BC, this small temple was dedicated to the 12 principal gods of the Greek pantheon. Statuary from the temple is housed in the…

7. Propylaea

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This colonnaded building once formed the monumental entrance to the sanctuary of Apollo.

8. Artemision

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Adjoining the sanctuary of Apollo was a smaller compound forming the sanctuary of his twin sister, Artemis. Three remaining columns mark the location of…

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