Arcadia Sights - The Temple of Apollo Epicurius in Arcadia, Peloponnese is a renowned sanctuary dedicated to the gods of healing and the sun, constructed during the 5th century B.C. in the secluded heights of the Arcadian mountains. This columned temple boasts the oldest Corinthian capital ever discovered and merges the archaic style with the tranquility of the doric style, along with some audacious architectural features.
Within the sanctuary of Bassae, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius stands tall as one of the most well-preserved classical antiquity monuments, representing the poignant testament to classical Greek architecture and its significant influence. Back in the 420-400 BC, during the peak of Greek civilization, Phigaleians dedicated the temple to Apollo Epicurius as a sign of gratitude for his protection from plague and invasion.
In 174 AD, the famous traveler Pausanias was amazed by the temple's harmony and beauty, attributing it to Iktinos, the same architect who designed the Parthenon.

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