Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora of Athens

Ancient Agora of Athens

Athens, Greece

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Duration2 hrs

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PriceUSD 11

StyleSelf-Guided

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The Ancient Agora was the commercial, political, and social hub of classical Athens. The Temple of Hephaestus (450 BCE) is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world. The reconstructed Stoa of Attalos houses the Agora Museum. Walk the same paths as Socrates, Plato, and Saint Paul. The site connects directly to the Acropolis slopes — combine both in one morning. Admission is €10.

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