Located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaia on the Greek island of Aigina, the 500BC temple attracts many visitors who are exploring the Saronic Gulf on a luxury superyacht charter.
Standing in a beautiful spot above the pine forests in the hills of Aegina, the Temple of Athena Aphaia is one of the ancient architectural wonders of ancient Greece.
A truly magnificent piece of ancient architecture and outstanding panoramic views too
The first Temple was built much later, around 570 BC, but was destroyed by a fire and then rebuilt around 510 BC. The original temple boasted Doric architecture with 32 columns, dozens of statues, carved entablature and two huge carved pediments on the east and west sides, showing Athene the goddess of war and Trojan battle scenes. However, today the main structure of the temple is still very impressive, 20 out of the 32 columns remain and the surviving statues are placed in museums in Germany and Athens.
Boasting panoramic views across the Saronic Gulf, you can wander among the bleached sandstones and feast your eyes on the well-preserved temple and its fascinating surroundings.
If you want to incorporate a visit to this architectural wonder into your charter itinerary, please speak with your preferred yacht charter broker.
Alternatively, you can view the entire fleet of superyachts available for East Mediterranean yacht charters.
