# Temple of Poseidon, Sounion

> A 5th-century BC marble temple on the cliff at the southern tip of Attica, about 70 km from central Athens along the coast road. Sunset is popular but crowded

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A 5th-century BC marble temple on the cliff at the southern tip of Attica, about 70 km from central Athens along the coast road. Sunset is popular but crowded; arrive early to find parking.

- **Nearest town:** Sounion, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.6502, 24.0245
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