# Temple of Apollo at Bassae

> A fifth-century BC temple of Apollo at 1,131 metres on Mount Kotylion, the first Greek site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-bassae/

A fifth-century BC temple of Apollo at 1,131 metres on Mount Kotylion, the first Greek site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It stands under a protective white tent, and the road up is remote and mountainous.

- **Nearest town:** Figaleia, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.4350, 21.8969
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-arcadia-achaia/)

## Nearby

- [Neda Waterfalls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-neda-falls/) – 13 km
- [Dimitsana and the Lousios Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-dimitsana-lousios/) – 23 km
- [Ancient Messene](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-ancient-messene/) – 29 km
- [Ancient Olympia](https://camping-spirit.com/places/ancient-olympia/) – 33 km

## FAQs

### Where is Temple of Apollo at Bassae?

Temple of Apollo at Bassae is in Figaleia, Greece, at GPS 37.4350, 21.8969. It is about 33 km from Olympia.

### Can you camp near Temple of Apollo at Bassae?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Apollo village, about 20 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Temple of Apollo at Bassae?

Temple of Apollo at Bassae is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia.

### What is there to see near Temple of Apollo at Bassae?

Places worth a stop nearby: Neda Waterfalls (13 km), Dimitsana and the Lousios Gorge (23 km), Ancient Messene (29 km) and Ancient Olympia (33 km).

### When is the best time to visit Temple of Apollo at Bassae?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)