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The Sanctuary of Apollo - Kolona (Aegina Island)

Temple of Apollo / Kolona, 18010, Aegina Island
Temple of Apollo / Kolona, 18010, Aegina Island

Description

The Sanctuary of Apollo, a monument from the 6th Century B.C., is placed in a very short distance from the harbor of Aegina and it has taken its name after a standing Doric type column. In the ancient city, Mount Kolonas is a religious center on Aegina island.

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Address Information

Temple of Apollo / Kolona
18010
Aegina Island
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Phone

+302297022248

+302297022248

Opening Hours

Now Open

Monday:

10:00 - 17:30

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

10:00 - 17:30

Thursday:

10:00 - 17:30

Friday:

10:00 - 17:30

Saturday:

10:00 - 17:30

Sunday:

10:00 - 17:30

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