With striking features, the Portara is the mystical doorway to the ancient past when Greek gods roamed the earth. As the only intact artefact of the ruins of the unfinished Apollo Temple, this rectangular doorway is an arresting sight that stands tall, in the direction of Apollo’s birthplace as if beckoning the majestic Greek god.

Just between you and I, the best time to visit the Portara is in the early evening, when you can witness the brilliant sunset as the sun rays of the setting sun blaze between the marble columns of the Portara. A romantic sight that is picture-perfect for all to enjoy. Envisaged to be the doorway to the tallest and grandest building in Greece, this lonesome sight of the untoppled doorway will strike an awe-inspiring yet mournful feeling within you. But at the same time, the Portara gives you a taste of its potential magnificence, the true extent of which ultimately lies dormant in your imagination.