Temple of Hephaestus

In the Athenian Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus is a magnificent ancient Greek temple. It has been called Greece's best preserved ancient Greek temple. The architrave and the frieze are located above the columns, with the latter composed of triglyphs interwoven with metopes. The Heracles Labors are depicted on the ten metopes of the Temple of Hephaestus' eastern side. The ruins of the triangular pediments can be found above the triglyphs and metopes at each end of the temple. Originally, these would have been filled with huge statues.

Because it was previously thought that the bones of the legendary Athenian king Theseus were buried here, the Temple of Hephaestus is also known as the 'Theseum.' The Temple of Hephaestus was eventually merged into the Church of Agios Georgios, which explains why it is in such good condition.

One of the most beautiful historical sites in Greece, the Temple of Hephaestus is now Greece's best-preserved ancient Greek temple. It is a must-see site for anybody visiting Athens, as it is located among the ruins of the lovely Athenian agora. The remnants of the Temple can be seen among the trees of the Agora if you look north from the top of the Acropolis.

Location: Athens