Visiting Temple of Hephaestus: what to know
- Tickets
- Included with Ancient Agora ticket.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time
- Early morning
- Getting there
- Short walk from Thiseio metro station.
Athens itineraries with Temple of Hephaestus
Temple of Hephaestus is on day 2
Temple of Hephaestus is on day 2
Temple of Hephaestus is on day 2
Day 2 of Athens: Weekend Escape
The ancient Agora
How Temple of Hephaestus fits into a day.- 9:00Ancient Agora of AthensThiseio
- 11:00Temple of HephaestusThiseio
- 12:30Roman AgoraPlaka
- 14:00Monastiraki Flea MarketMonastiraki
- 17:00KerameikosKerameikos
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Temple of Hephaestus FAQs
When was the Temple of Hephaestus built?
Work started in 449 BC. It was finished around 415 BC.
Is the Temple of Hephaestus open at night?
The site closes at sunset. Evening visits are not possible.
What can you see inside the temple?
The interior is empty now. Statues of Hephaestus and Athena once stood there.
