New Lighting Transforms Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Photo source: Culture Ministry

The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion has been relit, offering a fresh visual experience to visitors.

The new lighting, designed to highlight the temple’s architectural and historical significance, was unveiled during an official ceremony on September 12 attended by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and other distinguished guests.

According to the ministry, the project marks an important upgrade, 20 years after the temple’s lighting was first updated for the 2004 Athens Olympics.

PM: The Temple of Poseidon’s grandeur can be admired from every angle

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: PM’s press office

During his speech, the Greek PM spoke extensively about the temple’s historical and mythological importance.

“We will now be able to admire the grandeur of the site from every angle, whether viewed from the sea or from the land,” said Mitsotakis, emphasizing that the new lighting was a crucial upgrade for the monument. He also highlighted recent improvements made at the site’s entry and exit points to ensure safer access for all visitors.

A new visual experience for thousands of visitors

The updated lighting, designed by the award-winning Eleftheria Deko and Associates, showcases the temple’s archaeological and architectural features in a unique and striking manner. The new illumination aims to enhance the monument’s visibility and appeal, both for visitors and in international broadcasts.

Photo source: PM’s press office

On her part, Minister Mendoni praised the advanced technology used in the new system, which was made possible through the generous sponsorship of METLEN Energy and Metal (Mytilineos Holdings). “Τhis is one more case that the cooperation between the public and the private sectors offers Greece unique and innovative projects, upgrading its image worldwide,” she said.

The minister also announced plans for an additional lighting project to illuminate the surrounding wall of the temple. She highlighted that the culture ministry, with funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, is undertaking further improvements at Cape Sounion to make it a more accessible and attractive destination.

Photo source: PM’s press office

The lighting ceremony was broadcast live by Greece’s national television (ERT) and covered by international news agencies, museums, universities, and cultural centers. The event concluded with a concert featuring renowned Greek artists and choirs, conducted by Stavros Xarhakos.