Greek And Roman Temples Similarities

There are many similarities and differences between Greek and Roman temples. Through examining the Temple of Hera, the Parthenon, and Maison Carre, we are able to compare and contrast Greek and Roman temples. First, it is important to note what the specific characteristics for each type of temple usually are. In a Greek temple, there are stairs all the way around the architecture and free-standing columns all the way around as well. A good example of a Greek temple, is the Temple of Hera which, uses Doric order. This temple has columns that are four times as high as they are wide, making them very robust. The Temple of Hera has a total of nine columns and the entrance contains three of them. This causes the entrance to have