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Cape Sounion
Greek cape at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula
About Cape Sounion
Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Lavrio (ancient Thoricus), and 69.5 km (43.1 miles) southeast of Athens in the Athens Riviera. It is part of Lavreotiki municipality, East Attica, Greece. Cape Sounion is noted for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Its remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the Aegean Sea.
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Questions about Cape Sounion
Where is Cape Sounion?
Cape Sounion is in Greece. The nearest city is Zográfos, about 43 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Cape Sounion?
Yes. The 4-day Athens plan is about 44 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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