Landmark· Ikaria· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Temple of Artemis Tauropolos (Nas, Ikaria)
37° 37.3′ N · 26° 3.5′ E · approximate
The foundations of the Ikarians' 6th-century BC temple to Artemis - patroness of sailors - and the retaining walls of the ancient waterfront survive at Nas, one of the island's earliest settlements.
Practical
Only foundations remain. The name Nas is said to derive from naos, temple. Combine with sunset at Nas beach. Position is the Nas beach (OpenStreetMap, approx).
Best for
A sailors' temple at sunset
Nearby
- Nas Beach (Ikaria)Right here
- Chalares Gorge Trail (Christos Raches to Nas)0.2 NM away
- Hidden (Armenistis Beach)1.5 NM away
- Mary Mary (Armenistis)1.5 NM away
- Ikarian Panigiria (Summer Village Festivals)1.6 NM away
- Livadi Beach (Armenistis, Ikaria)1.6 NM away
- Round of Raches On Foot (Ikaria)1.6 NM away
- Trail of the Elves (Christos Raches to Kampos)1.9 NM away
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