Old Temple of Athena Temple
Ancient Acropolis temple ruins predating Parthenon
Archaeological remains of a pre-Parthenon temple on the Athenian Acropolis; seen by visitors touring classical Athens for early temple foundations, stonework fragments and contextual views of later monuments.
Old Temple of Athena at a Glance#
Address: Acropolis, Athens (fragments located within the Acropolis archaeological precinct)
How to Get to Old Temple of Athena#
The Old Temple of Athena’s remains are within the Acropolis archaeological area in central Athens. From Syntagma Square take the metro (Line 2 or 3) to Acropolis station and walk up the hill, or approach on foot from the Plaka neighbourhood; the Acropolis is signposted and reachable by several short uphill paths.
Tips for Visiting Old Temple of Athena#
- If visiting the Acropolis area, see the Old Temple of Athena in the context of surrounding ruins-its fragments make sense next to the Parthenon and Erechtheion.
- Visit early morning before tour groups swarm the Acropolis plateau; the light angles reveal carved mouldings.
- Look for reused blocks-architectural fragments often reappear in later walls.
Best Time to Visit Old Temple of Athena#
Visit outside high summer if the goal is quiet contemplation and clearer light.
Weather & Climate near Old Temple of Athena#
Old Temple of Athena's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 7° - 13° | 7° | 48 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 7° - 13° | 8° | 49 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 52 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 18 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 33° | 28° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 32° | 27° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 11° - 18° | 14° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 8° - 14° | 11° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
