Temple of Apollo Patroos Archaeological Site
Ancient temple in Athens dedicated to Apollo Patroos
Located on the Athenian Agora, the Temple of Apollo Patroos is a small Classical-period shrine associated with family cults. Visitors include those touring the Agora's ruins and students of ancient Athenian religion.
Temple of Apollo Patroos at a Glance#
Address: Located in the Roman Agora area, Athens (near the Agora and the Ancient Agora site)
Website: https://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=77273
Hours: Daily daylight hours (archaeological site in central Athens; check with the Acropolis/Agora ticketing for combined entries)
About Temple of Apollo Patroos#
The Temple of Apollo Patroos is an ancient Greek temple in the Athenian Agora of Athens, dedicated to Apollo in his role as ancestral protector. It dates to the classical period of Athens and survives as a small, well-recognized ruin within the Agora complex.
Ruined foundations and several standing columns remain within the open-air Agora site, close to the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos and the Agora Museum. The temple is compact compared with large Athenian temples, so visits are typically combined with a walk through the broader Agora ruins and museum displays.
The temple was erected in the classical period and functioned as a civic and religious building dedicated to Apollo Patroos. It survived in varying states through antiquity and was excavated and studied as part of 20th-century archaeological work in the Agora.
The temple sits on the northwest slope of the Acropolis within the archaeological grounds of the Athenian Agora in central Athens, Greece, immediately west of the Acropolis and close to the city’s historic center.
- Location within the Agora: Located within the excavated Athenian Agora immediately adjacent to the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos and the Agora Museum.
- Architectural type: Built in the Ionic order and relatively small compared with major Athenian temples.
How to Get to Temple of Apollo Patroos#
The temple ruins sit close to the Roman Agora and the Ancient Agora in central Athens, within walking distance of Monastiraki and Thissio metro stations. Entry is typically covered by combined Agora/Acropolis ticketing; check current ticket arrangements at official archaeological site counters.
Tips for Visiting Temple of Apollo Patroos#
- Visit early morning to avoid the heat and to enjoy quieter views of the Agora and surrounding sites.
- Combine a trip to the Temple of Apollo Patroos with a walk through the Roman Forum of Athens and the nearby modern neighborhoods.
- Look for the restored Ionic columns and the blend of Hellenistic and Roman repair phases - they reveal the cult's long life.
Best Time to Visit Temple of Apollo Patroos#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to explore Athens' archaeological sites; early morning avoids crowds and heat.
Weather & Climate near Temple of Apollo Patroos#
Temple of Apollo Patroos'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 | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 7° - 14° | 8° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 11° - 20° | 16° | 33 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 25° | 21° | 18 mm | some cloud | 62% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 9 mm | clear | 55% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 23° - 33° | 28° | 7 mm | clear | 51% | 3.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 32° | 28° | 7 mm | clear | 53% | 3.7 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 47 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
