Explore the Rupe Atenea

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Explore the Rupe Atenea

From the rock-cut church of Cristo delle Forche to the Temple of Demeter, among ancient olive trees and old fortifications.

37°18′40″ N 13°35′15″ E
6 stops ≈ 2.5 hours

Explore the Rupe Atenea

Stops6
Estimated durationabout 2.5 hours
Downloadable mapPDF · 1.4 MB

The stop descriptions below are general indications pending the final texts.

  1. Stop 1

    Cristo delle Forche Church

    A historic place of worship along the route.

  2. Stop 2

    Ancient olive tree

    A stretch of natural scenery, among Mediterranean vegetation and centuries-old trees.

  3. Stop 3

    Rock Sanctuary

    A historic place of worship along the route.

  4. Stop 4

    Gate I and the Pincer Bastion

    A stretch of the city's ancient fortifications.

  5. Stop 5

    Temple of Demeter

    One of the Doric temples of the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  6. Stop 6

    Temple of Demeter

    One of the Doric temples of the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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