Second Temple of Hera (Paestum)

Second Temple of Hera (Paestum)
Second temple of Hera
General information
Location	Paestum, Campania

The Temple of Hera II (sometimes called the Temple of Neptune), is a Greek temple in Paestum, Campania, Italy. The name Temple of Neptune is a misnomer from the 18th century, even though, it was actually dedicated to the goddess Hera. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Gallery

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  Reconstruction of the second temple of Hera from Pierer's Universal-Lexikon, 1891.

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  Plan of the second temple of Hera.

Sources

• Temple of Hera II, archaic Doric temple, 470-460 BCE

Coordinates: 40°25′12″N 15°00′19″E / 40.4199°N 15.0053°E / 40.4199; 15.0053

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