greek temple

The Palatine Tables (Tavole Palatine) near Metaponto are the remains of a sixth century BC Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Hera. Originally the temple had 32 columns (6 by 12) but only 15 of the doric limestone columns remain. It sits in a field beside the River Bradano, near the border...

View of the River Basento valley from Pisticci.

Metaponto Lido.

Map of the area. The other sites are difficult to find.

Burial tombs in the field nearby.

Large, impressive columns.

Large, impressive columns.

15 Doric limestone columns remain.

Remains of 6th century BC Greek temple.

Entrance behind museum.

Closed museum at site.

Exit from SS106 coastal road.