The Ionic Temple Dedicated to Artemis in Syracuse

The Artemision of Syracuse, also known as the Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis, was initially suggested in 1893 by the existence of archaeological remains. It was not until 1908 that archaeological excavations led by Paolo Orsi began, which revealed the temple's existence. It is located in the basement of Palazzo Vermexio, the current seat of the Town Hall. The Access Pavilion to the excavations of the Ionic temple was designed by Vincenzo Latina, conceived as a 'monolith' of hard limestone.

The interior of the pavilion features a strong plastic movement and a light chamber illuminated by a large lantern. The contemporary structure is connected to the Garden of Artemis, an offering to the goddess of fertility. The various excavation campaigns have brought to light architectural elements and archaeological materials from different eras. The area was born as a real area of worship in the Greek age, a period in which animal sacrifices and votive statuettes were offered to pagan divinities.

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