Our visit today is the Temple of Apollo (Bassae) a 5th c BC site.
The temple is under a canvas cover for major restoration work.
The columns have become unstable and are being lifted onto concrete platforms whilst new bases are being laid. They are lifted in one piece by a special crane and cage.
And then reset into their original position on new marble bases.
The finished job is looking really good, it will be nice to visit again in a few years.
The Nedas gorge runs through the area and led us to the Temple of Athena.
Doric Temple of Athena 5th c BC at Ancient Figaleia.
Built by the same people as the Temple of Apollo which was commissioned by them as thanks to the Gods for surviving the Plague.
Another random bug. I just love them.
Anddritsena
A beautiful mountain village.
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