Ward, John, 1832-1912, Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London : J. Murray · leaf 261
e Doric architecture, is nearly perfect, the columns very similar to the fewleft at Corinth. The other buildings have variations in detail and arrangementfrom any other Greek temples known. PosEiDONiA was founded 524 B.C. by thecitizens of Sybaris, of which we shall speak later. During Hannibals… … Magna Graecia—Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), Paestum. once healthy and fertile, is now desolated by malaria. The visits to Paestumshould be made in spring, and in the day-time, when there is no danger ofmalaria. The trip, by way of Pompeii, La Cava, and Salerno, is charming allthe way. This, for…
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