Temple of Hera, Mon Repos

[3] Large terracotta figures such as lions, gorgoneions, and Daidala maidens, created and painted in vivid colour by artisans inspired by myth traditions across the Mediterranean, decorated the roof of the temple, making it one of the most intricately adorned temples of Archaic Greece and the most ambitious roof construction project of its time.

[3] Built at the top of Analipsis Hill, Hera's sanctuary was highly visible to ships approaching the waterfront of the ancient city of Korkyra.

[3] Hera's Temple was built at the top of Analipsis Hill, and, because of its prominent location, it was highly visible to ships passing close to the waterfront of ancient Korkyra.

[3] Following the discovery of Doric column capitals by workers opening up a road in the hill of Analipsi, German archaeologist Wilhelm Dörpfeld visited the area in 1914 and, for a short period, started excavations on behalf of the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut.

[3] The excavations of the Greek archaeologists were performed over most of the area of the temple and the architectural fragments they discovered are stored at the Archaeological Museum of Corfu.