Doric Collection (#11)

Italy. Sicily. Agrigento. Valley of the Temples. Temple of Concordia. 5th century BC. Doric style

Italy. Paestum. Temple of Athena or Ceres. 6th century BC

Italy. Paestum. Ruins. Campania. Southern Italy

Italy. Paestum. Temple of Neptune
Greek art. Magna Grecia. Italy. Paestum. Temple of Neptune, actually dedicated to the goddess Hera. Built around 450-460 BC. Doric style. Front

Greek Art. Temple of Hera (Temple E). 460-450 B. C. the East
Greek Art. Temple of Hera (Temple E). Classic Greek, Doric architectural style. 460-450 B.C. the East Hill. Selinunte. Sicily. Italy

Germany. Munich. Propylaea. Konigsplatz square
Germany. Munich. The Propylaea. Built in Doric style and completed by Leo von Klenze (1784-1864) in 1862. Konigsplatz square

Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the cella of the temple
Greek art. Aphaia Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the inner room (cella) of the temple. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Italy. Pompeii. Temple of Apollo. Doric architrave with metopes and triglyphs resting on the columns

Italy. Pompeii. Triangular Forum. Tholos with sacred deep well surrounded by Doric columns. Sponsored by Numerius Trebius

Italy. Rome. San Pietro in Vincoli Church. Interior. In the apse, frescoes by Giacomo Coppi (1523-1591), 1577

Paestum. Temple of Athena. It was built around 500 BC. Facad
Greek Art. Magna Graecia. Paestum.Temple of Athena. It was built around 500 BC. The architecture is transitional, being partly in the Ionic style and partly early Doric. Facade. Outside

Italy. Paestum. Temple of Hera, built around 460450 BC. Arc
Greek art. Magna Graecia. Paestum. Temple of Hera, also called of Neptune, built around 460450 BC. Archaic doric temple. Campania. Italy

Italy. Pompeii. 1st century AD. House of Julia. Garden
Italy. Pompeii.1st century AD. House of Julia. Garden surrounded by original marble-embellished quadrangular columns

Germany. Berlin. Brandenburg Gate crowned by the Quadriga of
Germany. Berlin. Brandenburg Gate, built between 1788 and 1791 by Carl Langhans in classical style. Crowned by the Quadriga of Victory (1793)

Propylaea of A?a?A?a?the Sanctuary of Athena. Pergamon. De
Propylaea of A?a?A?a?the Sanctuary of Athena. 3rd - 2nd centuries BC. Architrave with the dedication from king Eumenes to Athena Nikephore. At the balcony, the weapons of the defeates Galates

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Doric column at the Palaestra. Hellenistic period. 3rd century B.C. Greece

Greece. Peloponesse. Olympia. Santuary of ancient Greece in Elis. Gymnasium (2rd century BC). Hellenistic Period. Ruins. View

Temple of Poseidon. Paestum
Paestum. Temple of Poseidon. 5th century BC. Italy

Temple of Athena. Paestum
Paestum. Temple of Athena. 6th century BC. Italy

Paestum. Roman road and Temple of Athena
Paestum. Roman Road and, at background, the Temple of Athena, 6th century BC

Greek Art. Hellenistic Gymnasium. 2nd century B. C. Doric col
Greek Art. Hellenistic Gymnasium. 2nd century B.C. Doric columns preserved. Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Doric column. Greec
Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Built around the year 160. Doric column. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. Temple of Zeus. Ruins (471-456 BC). Altis. Olympia. Greece

Temple of Aphaia. Greece
Greece. Aegina Island. Temple of Aphaia (5th-6th centuries B.C.). Doric colonnade

Temple of Apollo. Corinth. Greece
Greek art. Greece. Temple of Apollo. Doric. Built in 550 B.C. Corinth

Greek art. Selinunte Acropolis. Temple C. Built in the mid-sixth century b.C. Has a perimeter of 42 columns, 12 of which still remain standing. Colonnade. Sicily. Italy

Roman art. Pompeii. Forum with overlapping columns of two orders, Doric and Ionic. Italy

Roman art. Pompeii. Triangular Forum. Doric temple ruins dating from the sixth century BC, under the Samnite. Foundations and fragments of the pillar in the temple. Italy

Gothic. The Infantado Palace. The Courtyard of the Lions. La
Gothic. The Infantado Palace. Late 15th century. The Courtyard of the Lions with double archery with ogee arches superimposed in the lower gallery and Doric columns. Guadalajara. Spain

Greek Art. Temple of Poseidon. Sunset. Cap Sounion. Greece
Greek Art. Temple of Poseidon. Doric style. Was built in the 5th century BC. Sunset. Cap Sounion. Peloponessos. Greece. Europe

Temple of Hera (Heraion). 6th century B. C Sanctuary of Oly
Temple of Hera (Heraion). Doric style. Peripteral and hexastyle. 6th century B.C. General view. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Greek Art. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion. Agora of Athens
Greek Art. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion. The doric temple, which stands at the western end of the Agora, on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos. Erected by the architect Ictinos (449-415 B.C.)

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"Doric: The Timeless Elegance of Classical Orders" Step into the world of classical architecture and discover the enduring beauty of the Doric order. Alongside its counterparts, the Ionic and Corinthian columns, Doric stands as a testament to ancient craftsmanship and architectural mastery. One can witness the grandeur columns in iconic locations such as St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Rome. These majestic structures create an awe-inspiring backdrop for visitors from around the globe, symbolizing strength and power. Traveling back in time to Greece, we find ourselves at the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina Island. Here, Greek architecture showcases its finest with imposing Doric columns that have stood tall for centuries, evoking a sense of reverence for their historical significance. Closer to home lies Monticello's West Front in Virginia, USA. Thomas Jefferson's masterpiece incorporates elements inspired by classical orders including beautifully crafted Doric capitals that add a touch of sophistication to this renowned estate. For those seeking knowledge and enlightenment, Nasson College's Academic Building in Springvale, Maine welcomes students with its stately facade adorned with elegant Doric-style columns - an embodiment of intellectual pursuit within higher education. Venturing further into Europe brings us to Trier, Germany where Porta Nigra proudly displays both Doric and Corinthian style columns. This Roman monument serves as a reminder of past civilizations' architectural prowess while captivating modern-day admirers. Niches carved within walls often feature classical orders like Doric; they provide sheltered spaces where sculptures or artifacts find their place among history’s greatest achievements. In London's crypt beneath Lord Nelson’s tomb lies another example showcasing how classical orders endure through time. The solemnity surrounding his final resting place is enhanced by intricately designed Doric elements which pay homage to his heroic legacy. Finally reaching Athens reveals one of humanity's most treasured treasures - The Parthenon.