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Temple of Hera (Heraion)
This has been the site of many temples worshiping Hera, the last
being built under the order of Polycrates in 525 BC, the largest
temple in Greece. Despite the diligence of the 20th Century German
excavations much of the sanctuary is confusing, since during the
Byzantine and medieval period masons used the ready cut marble
of the temple to use in their new buildings leaving only one column
that stands to this day. Early in the 5th century, Christian masons
built a basilica dedicated to a new mother figure; the virgin
Mary. The foundations of the basilica lie east of the Great temple
of Hera.
Pythagoras Statue (Pythagorion)
A must see while you are on the Island, the bronze stature is
located on the East side of the harbor.
Waterfalls and Byzantine Church of Metamorphosis (Potami near
Karlovassi)
Follow the path leading from the main road and you will reach
the 11th century church of the Metamorphoses, the oldest church
on the island. Further up the trail are the waterfalls. For the
adventurous ensure that you take swimwear with you, for the best
way to ascend the gorge is by swimming and climbing up the waterfalls.
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