The Temple of Apollo – Portara
Greece
After the discovery of Naxos' backstreets, end your walk with the golden hours of the Aegean sunset at the Temple of Apollo
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1The Temple of Apollo – Portara
Welcome to the island of Naxos and its most iconic landmark: the Portara, or 'Great Door.' As you stand on this small islet of Palatia, connected to the main town by a narrow causeway, you are looking at the magnificent entrance…
앱에서 듣기2The Massive Marble Monoliths
To truly appreciate the Portara, you must look at the sheer scale of the marble used in its construction. The gate consists of four massive slabs of Naxian marble, each weighing approximately twenty tons. …
앱에서 듣기3The Tyrant’s Ambition: Lygdamis
The story of the Portara is inextricably linked to the political ambition of Lygdamis. In the mid-6th century BC, Naxos was a dominant power in the Cyclades, and Lygdamis was its absolute ruler. …
앱에서 듣기4The Ritual of the Sunset
There is a reason why the crowds gather at the Portara as evening approaches. This site offers what many consider the best sunset in all of Greece. …
앱에서 듣기5The Islet of Palatia and the Causeway
The walk from the Chora, or the main town of Naxos, to the Portara is an essential part of the visit. You walk along a paved causeway, with the sea splashing on either side. …
앱에서 듣기6Myths of Ariadne and Dionysus
While the temple was dedicated to Apollo, the islet of Palatia is also home to one of the most famous myths in Greek antiquity: the abandonment of Ariadne. According to the legend, after Ariadne helped Theseus navigate the…
앱에서 듣기7Acoustics and the Aegean Wind
One often overlooked aspect of the Portara is its auditory environment. Standing in the center of the gate, you are in a natural wind tunnel. …
앱에서 듣기8The Temple of Apollo – Portara
As we walk back across the causeway toward the lights of Naxos town, take a final look back at the silhouette of the Portara against the darkening sky. We have explored the massive 20-ton stones, the failed ambitions of a tyrant,…
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