Temple of Hephaestus

Rank: Top 1000

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Greece

Best of: Ancient, Greek, Temple, Church, Christianity

The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. The building's condition has been maintained due to its history of varied use. [More Details]