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Temple of Apollo
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo is a term that refers to various ancient Greek temples dedicated to the god Apollo. These temples were built throughout the Mediterranean region, particularly in Greece, Italy, and Turkey.Cyprus
In Cyprus, there are several temples dedicated to Apollo:* **Apollo Galalat Temple**, located in Limassol.
* No other specific information is available for this temple.
Czech Republic
The Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape in the South Moravian Region features a temple dedicated to Apollo.Greece
Greece has numerous temples dedicated to Apollo, including: * **Temple of Apollo (Delphi)**: A well-known temple located at Delphi. * **Apollo Temple in Bass**: Located near the town of Bassae. * **Athens**: + **Temple of Apollo Patroos**: Situated in Athens. + **Vultures in Attica**: No specific information is available for this location. * **Saronic Islands**: + **Apollo Temple, Algion city, Angian**: Located on the island of Aegina. + **Apollo's temple, On Delosi**: Situated on the island of Aegina. * Other locations in Greece include: + **Treros, Crath** + **Cat** + **Errethra**Italy
Italy has several temples dedicated to Apollo:* **Apollonian Temple, Rome**: Located in Rome.
* **Temple of Apollo Palatinus**, in Rome: A well-known temple located on the Palatine Hill.
* **Temple of Apollo Sosianus**, in Rome: Situated near the Circus Maximus.
* **Pompeii**
* **Syracuse, Sicily**: The Temple C (Selinus) at Selinunte was previously identified as a temple to Herakles but is now believed to be dedicated to Apollo.
Malta
The Temple of Apollo in Melite has been largely destroyed.Turkey
Turkey features several temples dedicated to Apollo:* **Apollo Diema Temple, Adin**
* **Apollo's Million Temple, Ida**: Located in the province of Izmir.
* **Apollo Claros Temple** in Iremor province: Situated near the town of Claros.
* **Antalya**:
+ **Apollo Smith Temple**, located in Chakalla.
+ **Apollo Temple (Herapel)**, Daniel.
Note that some locations may have been previously identified as dedicated to other gods or deities.