Visit Ancient Agora And The Temple Of Hephaestus

One of Athens' best-preserved ancient ruins is the Temple of Hephaestus. Some consider this to be even more spectacular than the Parthenon, and it is situated inside the walls of the Ancient Agora. If you enjoy Greek architecture, you should visit the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens because of its stunning features and tall fluted columns.

The adjacent Agora was established in the sixth century BC when the Ancient Agora of Athens was first used as a gathering spot. The Temple of Hephaestus is best visited in the morning, like most of the temples in Athens. You will avoid the hordes of tourists who arrive later in the day and enjoy better lighting and a cooler temperature.

Stoa of Attalos was restored in 1953 – 1956 and today it is a museum that houses sculptures and exhibits of Ancient Agora. There are also remnants from the ancient ruins of the Temple of Hephaestus.

A guided tour of Ancient Agora is one of the best ways to visit the Temple of Hephaestus. You’ll visit the Greek temple as well as the church of the 12 Apostles, the Temple of Apollo Patroos, the Stoa of Zeus, and the Altar of Zeus. The tour ends at the Attalos Museum to tour its ancient artifacts.

Opening hours: from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Entrance fee: 10 euros (April – October) or 5 euros (November – March)