Temple of Apollo Patroos

The Temple of Apollo Patroos is an ancient Greek temple ruin located in Athens's Ancient Agora. The remains reveal the stone foundations and column bases of an Ionic structure, with fragments of the original marble statue preserved in the Agora Museum.

The sanctuary was built between 340 and 320 BCE during the Hellenistic period, replacing an earlier temple destroyed during the Persian Wars. This reconstruction was part of Athens's effort to restore its power and religious traditions after the conflict.

The temple honored Apollo as guardian of Athens and its connection to Ionian heritage. Visitors can see how religious beliefs were woven into the city's public spaces.

Visit during daylight to see the stone details and ground plan clearly. The site is part of the larger Ancient Agora complex and sits in an accessible location where you can walk through comfortably.

The temple once had a bronze grill at its entrance that allowed people to look inside the sacred space without actually entering it. This design reveals how the Greeks managed the boundary between the divine and the everyday world.

Location: Athens Municipality

Architectural style: ancient Greek architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.97556,23.72222

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27