Temple of Apollo at Bassae, Greece - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Temple of Apollo at Bassae, Greece

Weather: Rain, heavy at times, 52/63.

Route: From Sparta 90 km NW on A71.

Significance: The temple, dedicated to the god of healing and the sun, is one of the most well preserved in Greece. The 5th century BC temple was the first Greek location placed on the World Heritage Site list.  The site includes the earliest surviving Corinthian column. Some of the most impressive treasures from the site, including the Bassae frieze, are located at the British museum. The site was forgotten for 1700 years until it was rediscovered in the 18th century. It's rural location helped it to be so well preserved.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site 

Images:

The temple under a protective tent (from whc.unesco.org)

The Bassae frieze, which decorated the inside of the temple and is currently at the British Museum in London (from britishmuseum.org)