by TreasuresHunter October 27, 2017 in Monuments. Do you have a question about Greece and the Greek islands? This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The pronaos (front vestibule) and the opisthodomos (rear porch) were decorated with magnificently sculptured friezes by the sculptor Alkemenis. Full-day Tours. The eastern peristyle of the temple from the north, Ernst Reisinger, 1923. 13 chapters | The ten metopes on the east side depict the Labours of[3] Heracles. Olympus.He is the patron god of both smiths and weavers. Temple of Hephaestus can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. A testament to Ancient Greece. Some say that Hera, upset by having an ugly child, flung him fromMt. The temple of Hephaestus is situated in the Ancient Agora of Athens just off Adrianou Street, the oldest street in Athens, dating back more than 2000 years. The Temple of Hephaestus was a 5th century BCE Greek temple in Athens, likely dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ergani.