UNESCO4.8out of 5 on Google
4.8/ 5 Google
🏛️ Attraction · Archaeological site
Temple of Hephaestus
In Athens, Temple of Hephaestus is an archaeological site. Open-air sites in Greece offer little shade: go early, bring water and a hat, and check the day's hours, which shorten after summer.
It scores 4.8 out of 5 from 12,927 Google reviews — a volume few places in Greece reach.
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Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Acropolis ticketsEntry to the Acropolis runs on timed slots. Book the first one of the morning — before the heat and the cruise groups.Check tickets →
- Acropolis with a guideThe Parthenon explains itself visually; a guide explains everything else, including the rest of the hill.See guided tours →
- Delphi day tripThe sanctuary of the oracle on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, a long drive each way — a coach trip is the easy option.See day trips →
- Cape Sounion at sunsetThe Temple of Poseidon above the sea at the end of the Athens Riviera — the drive along the coast is half the point.See day trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Temple of Hephaestus?
The address is Athens 105 55, in Athens, Athens & the Riviera, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Temple of Hephaestus?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:00–20:00; Tuesday: 08:00–20:00; Wednesday: 08:00–20:00; Thursday: 08:00–20:00; Friday: 08:00–20:00; Saturday: 08:00–20:00; Sunday: 08:00–20:00. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Temple of Hephaestus worth it?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 12,927 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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