Tempio di Poseidon
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,642 contributions
Jul 2019
These two Doric columns of the Temple of Poseidon are all that remains of ancient Tarentum, once the largest Greek colony in southern Italy. The temple was founded presumably in the VI century BC. the name of Poseidon is also presumably, there are versions that it is dedicated to Artemis or Persephone. Very little is left... The merit of destroying the temple belongs, as usual, to the Christians. Having lost the ancient construction technologies, they dismantled the temple of Poseidon for the construction of their churches. It is a shame that at the beginning of the XVIII century there were 10 columns, but they were dismantled for the construction of another Church. Only these two beautifully illuminated columns remain. We were lucky that they were clearly visible from the windows of our Cuore de Borgo apartments.
Written 15 March 2020
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Superkatt
Sweden6,727 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
The only remains of an Archaic Temple of Poseidon from 580 BC are two wonderful Doric columns, proudly standing on a high ground of southern side of Old City of Taranto. The Ancient Acropolis of the spartan city of Taras was situated here on the small strip of land between two seas, and this magnificent Temple could be seen from a long distance from the sea. Later on more and more new layers of buildings were built on this land, roman, lombard, norman, aragonese etc., and old Temple became hidden under them, but fortunately rediscovered under the building project and renovated as good as it was possible. Many parts are missing, but with help of a little imagination is not difficult to imagine the former shape and feel the magnificence of this historical building.
Written 10 July 2015
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IDoLoveFood
Belgium660 contributions
Sept 2021
Not very impressive taking into account that these are possibly the only remnants of what must have been a rich history. On top of that, the centro storico is in decay and awaits a complete renovation. I ever this gets done, I expect you will no longer recognize it.
Written 5 December 2021
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Rita b
London, UK272 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We parked outside the town hall and saw these two columns in the background, amazing to read their history and survival
Written 5 May 2016
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,452 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
These two Doric columns are the only what remained from the ancient Greek Temple, supposedly dedicated to Poseidon. There're located at the entrance to the run down old town at the left hand side. Just a pass by 2 min photo stop.
Written 8 October 2023
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,381 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
The Temple of Poseidon (or Doric Temple) is a peripteral (a type of ancient Greek or Roman temple surrounded by a portico with columns) of Doric order located in Piazza Castello in the centre of Taranto. Apparently it is the oldest temple of Magna Graecia and is the only place of Greek worship that can still be visited in the Ancient Village. In truth there is little left of the Temple to be seen but it’s still worth a quick view if nearby.
Written 7 October 2022
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dven8
Vicenza, Italy378 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
There is little left, but what is left is quite striking. Very interesting background and quite majestic remnants.
Written 16 January 2019
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Rasputin21
Ashburton, Australia2,242 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
The doric columns are all that are left of the supposed Temple of Poseidon. The columns had been incorporated into a church and dwelling and only when these were torn down that the size of the columns were discovered. There are also the remains of two other columns and a lot of other rubble. Hard to make out anything. A few photographs under glass provide information on the incorporation and discovery.
Written 4 November 2018
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Independent Travel Help
Liverpool, UK134 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
There are two columns which you will see as you walk around the old part of Taranto. It is good for a photo as you pass by.
Written 7 September 2018
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Carol K
New York City, NY423 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
This is a sight that you look at for a few minutes, so you can't say that it's superior or a must-see. But how many cities have remains of a large Doric temple of the 6th century BCE?? The remains are near the water's edge, so imagine the impression it must have made on people sailing into Taranto harbor in ancient times. How do we know that it dates from the 6th century BCE? Because the capitals flare out boldly, and the column shape seems to squeeze just below the capitals. Later Doric columns even out the proportions, as at the Parthenon in Athens.
Written 21 January 2018
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Classico turista ignorante, paragonare il tempio dorico di Taranto col Colosseo o gli altri monumenti italiani. Sarà rimasto anche poco, ma quelle due colonne sono le colonne più antiche di tutto il mondo magnogreco. Scusa se è poco, eh?
Written 14 October 2019
Regarding Taranto, Italy. In 2013 I stayed at the Hotel Albergo del Sole in Piazza Fontana. At 8 am and 8 pm I heard very sweet sounding bells or chimes, but could no locate them. There does not seem to be any Internet reference or Tripadvisor reference to these bells or chimes.
Question - Do you know where these chimes or bells are located?
I will be returning to Taranto in October 2015 for 5 nights to catch up on all those things missed in 2013.
Written 19 March 2015
Hello! It's very possible that you heard the chimes of the many churches that surround the hotel you stayed in. Bells always chime just minutes before every mass; moreover, in the piazza where Albergo del Sole is, there's a Clock Tower (XVII century) with bells chiming about every hour. If you need free directions, information, advice, and itineraries check my completely free website Visit Taranto
Enjoy your stay!
Written 4 August 2015
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