Temple of Hephaestus

The temple of Hephaestus is dedicated to the god of fire. Almost the only temple preserved in its original form since ancient times. Getting into it, you touch the history of Greece, feel that era.

The author of the building is unknown, and the date is 449 BC. It's an iconic place.

Even in ancient times, this place was the main square, important deals and agreements were concluded here, and performances were arranged. The facades of the building depict the exploits of Theseus, whom the Greeks always worshipped. In the Church of St. Akamas, the temple turned with the advent of Christianity. In 1834, in connection with the coronation of Otto I, several exhibits of the National Archaeological Museum were transferred here. We have reached the pronaos with carvings, representing the exploits of ancient gods, columns, altar, forges and pottery workshops.

The temple is located at the foot of the Acropolis and can be seen from anywhere in the city. You can get by metro to the station "Monastiraki", city buses 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500, by taxi.