Temple of Hephaestus, A Timeless Sanctuary of Ancient Craftsmanship

Agora Athens 105 58
Temple of the God of Fire
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Introduction

This temple is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek buildings, dedicated to the god of fire and metallurgy, Hephaestus. The temple features 34 magnificent columns and nine stories of sculpted decoration around the roof, depicting the stories of "The Twelve Labours of Hercules."

Must-go rating

Must go
100%

Transportation

50%
Self-driving
50%
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Address
Agora Athens 105 58
Opening hours
Open from 8:30am to 7:30pm from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays.
Transportation
You can choose to take the green line of the subway to Thissio station and walk east, or take the red line to Monastiraki Square station and walk west. As Athens subway is prone to theft and robbery, we recommend walking along Ermou Street.