Rocky Cape Sounion, cutting deeply into the Aegean sea, since ancient times symbolized the indissolubility of sea and earth. From the VII century BC here was the sanctuary of Poseidon. In 480 BC, the sanctuary was destroyed by the Persians. In the middle of V century was built a new temple, the remains of which we see today.

On the East side of the main road preserved Ionian frieze, consisting of thirteen marble pit. Here were depicted mythological scenes of the battle of centaurs and lapiths, as well as scenes from the life of Theseus, son of Poseidon. Originally, the temple was surrounded by marble columns 34. 15 of them have survived. Columns excised grooves to reduce the devastating effects of the sea air.

Visited Sounion in 1810 Byron carved on one of the columns of your name. Now all columns are covered with inscriptions.

To Sounion to go in the evening, towards sunset, when the columns of the temple are manifested graphic print on the background of the passing of the sun and the darkening sky...