Temple of Dionysus

The so-called “Temple of Dionysus” dates from the third century BC. In fact, what deity was worshipped in the temple is not known. However, the location of the temple suggests that it was dedicated to the god Dionysus - patron of inspiration.

Today, it is quite difficult to find the remains of the building - they are lost between the Roman theater and the columned street of the harbor, near the monumental arch. However, the surviving elements of the foundation allow you to accurately establish the purpose of the building and reconstruct its approximate appearance. The interior of the temple had classical Roman proportions, occupied an area of seven by seventeen meters and was located on a special podium. It was possible to climb into the interior of the temple by a staircase of seven steps. The entrance to the temple was decorated with four columns with bases of red granite.