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Temple of Hephaestus

Name: Temple of Hephaestus
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Walk up to the Temple of Hephaestus, the most complete ancient temple in Greece. Circle its Doric columns and carved friezes above the Agora, and compare the view with the Acropolis across the way.

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Full description

The Temple of Hephaestus is a Doric marble temple on Agoraios Kolonos, overlooking the Ancient Agora. It is regarded as the best-preserved ancient Greek temple standing today, with its columns, walls, and much of the original frieze work still in place, so visitors can see how a roofed temple was proportioned.

It is also visible from the Acropolis as a small distant building. Reviewers recommend visiting after the Acropolis and describe the Agora grounds as peaceful for walking and reflection.

Allow around 30 minutes, longer if you explore the surrounding site.

It is also visible from the Acropolis as a small distant building. Reviewers recommend visiting after the Acropolis and describe the Agora grounds as peaceful for walking and reflection.

Allow around 30 minutes, longer if you explore the surrounding site.

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Address

Athens 105 55, Greece · Athens

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit in the morning or late afternoon when it is cooler and the light on the marble is softer
wear comfortable shoes for the gravel paths
the entrance is shared with the Ancient Agora, so combine them in one visit.

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Reviews

We visited after visiting the Acropolis and it was definitely a must see. As the best preserved Greek structure we were able to see how those impressive monuments looked like with a roof and how their impressive stone structure were built. Better to go early in the day to avoid crowds and heat. The main entrance is…

Simon Lafreniere

3/5

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