The Temple of Hephaestus in the ancient Greek agora is a memorial to Hephaestus who is the Greek god of fire and volcanoes and of all craftsmen and smiths. He is the equivalent of the Roman god Vulcan.
Snapped from Acropolis, November 2009.
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Annie
May 28, 2010 at 4:26 pm
I love the way it looks surrounded by all the more modern buildings. Excellent photo!
Have a great holiday weekend, Annie
Carver
May 28, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Great shot of a fascinating place. Happy Weekend!
Sue St Clair
May 28, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Terrific shot of this ancient monument! Love your choice for the theme
jams o donnell
May 28, 2010 at 8:10 pm
It’s absolutely beautiful. I can just imagine wht it would have looked when Athens was not so buuilt up. Happy weekend
Rach (Heart of Rachel)
May 28, 2010 at 11:28 pm
It’s a beautiful shot. I have always been fascinated with Greek mythology.
SandyCarlson
May 29, 2010 at 1:06 am
That sure is amazing!
jmb
May 29, 2010 at 1:12 am
Great shot of a venerable memorial.
Happy weekend to you.
ann chin
May 29, 2010 at 1:19 am
such architecture have influence all over the Western World. The front of the church I was married in is similar. It is called the Auckland baptist Tabernacle.
http://annkschin.blogspot.com/2009/11/friday-shoot-out-places-of-worship.html
YTSL
May 29, 2010 at 3:00 am
A very interesting shot that manages to come across as very untouristy. Good job!
Colin Campbell
May 29, 2010 at 3:20 am
Lovely memorial. I want one of those when I move on.
ipanema
May 29, 2010 at 3:34 am
this is beautiful!
*sorry i have to go around your several blogs to come here. i didn’t read the link you left…lol
luna miranda
May 29, 2010 at 5:23 am
the ancients certainly knew how to honor their gods. such grandeur!
archiearchive FCD
May 29, 2010 at 7:37 am
That is a truly impressive memorial!
Criz Lai
May 29, 2010 at 8:33 am
Love that angle. Beautiful!
Gemma@Greyscale
May 29, 2010 at 10:16 am
Amazing view of an ancient building standing proud in a modern world! Great shot!
mariposa
May 29, 2010 at 10:37 am
Impressive! LOVE it!
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gengen
May 29, 2010 at 12:45 pm
It is pretty place…happy hunting…
bonggamom
May 29, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Nice shot. Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Marta
May 29, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Excellent photo. I love the shot and the way it was taken above. I forget the ancient temples were also memorials to their gods.
Gizelle
May 30, 2010 at 7:34 am
too lovely! Greece is lovely! hope they get better (economically speaking)
docgelo
June 1, 2010 at 2:39 am
great view!
bw
June 3, 2010 at 12:51 pm
ancient and new architecture side by side. great blend.