The Temple of Apollo – Portara, Naxos Town

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All that's left of a temple to Apollo, The Temple of Apollo – Portara forms a dramatic frame of ancient colonnades against the sky and has become an icon of the town. Located on the island of Palatia, the attraction represents the remains of the cultural and trade center of ancient Naxos. The rest of the temple was used to construct a castle in the city center by the Venetians. Plan your The Temple of Apollo – Portara visit and explore what else you can see and do in Naxos Town using our Naxos Town visit planner.

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By G4747NMsteves

Great archeological site - impressively built 600BC and location view is stunning! Visit anytime as a must see on the island

Great archeological site - impressively built 600BC and location view is stunning! Visit anytime as a must see on the island more »
By Rosie H

Really lovely piece of history, with a great view of Naxos town behind! Recommendation would be to get up and go for sunrise - there a zero people there and it is beautiful.

Really lovely piece of history, with a great view of Naxos town behind! Recommendation would be to get up and go for sunrise - there a zero people there and it is beautiful. more »

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By abraham barragan

A beautiful place to take a sit and admire the sunset 🌅 Definitely I’d you want good pictures you must go there. The environment is good, the views are incredible and the see looks perfect 🤩 Definitely you have to visit it within the first days during your staying here

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By Sue Vogt-Skard

This can’t be missed on a visit to Naxos. It is a stunning huge marble gate situated near the Harbour. We visited in early May on a bright sunny day and we were fortunate to have the surrounding area to ourselves. It is fenced but only close up so you have plenty of space to wander around it. No cost to visit. This marble gate is the remaining part of an unfinished temple of Apollo of 530 BC, is the island’s emblem and main landmark. Apparently the four parts of the gate weigh about 20 tons. We are hoping to go back to see it also at sunset before we leave.

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