Excursion / Transfer to Marathon - Temple of Artemis

The Marathon excursion / tour is always a good idea, a getaway to a nearby destination within Attica About 45 kilometers from the center of Athens, in the northeast part of Attica, the historic Marathon municipality is a good choice for a nearby and pleasant excursion.

The reference point here is the Marathon Tomb below which are the bones of the soldiers who fell at the time of the battle against the Persians. Nearby is the quiet Marathon beach with its shallow water and picturesque taverns.

In the area there is also an Archaeological Museum where visitors can admire part of the Trophy of the Battle of Marathon, pottery from the Neolithic era as well as some of the first Cycladic pottery of the Geometric and Classical times.

Another marathon attraction is the homonymous artificial lake of 2,450 acres, which is among the 10 most important wetlands of Attica, as well as the dam of 54 meters high and 285 meters long enclosing Marathon Lake.

Vravrona is an important archaeological site of Attica, known for the temple of Artemis. The temple is of a Doric style in an imposing position on the ground with an arcade embracing its courtyard and dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

Contact us if you would like to combine other sites with this excursion.

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