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Temple of Hephaestus
thissioPrice level: budget
The best-preserved ancient Greek temple in the world — a 449 BC Doric temple to the god of fire and metalwork, overlooking the Ancient Agora. Unlike the Parthenon, you can walk its full perimeter and read every frieze. Underrated.
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Opening hours
- Mon
- 11:00–20:00
- Tue
- 08:00–20:00
- Wed
- 08:00–20:00
- Thu
- 08:00–20:00
- Fri
- 08:00–20:00
- Sat
- 08:00–20:00
- Sun
- 08:00–20:00
Nearby
- Birdman1 min walk
- Ancient Agora of Athens1 min walk
- Kuzina2 min walk
- Athens Electric Bike City Tour2 min walk
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Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0