Hephaestia
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The ruins of an ancient city dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire. The seaside ancient theatre has been restored, and performances are occasionally staged there in summer.
Hephaestia was the main city of ancient Lemnos and was named after Hephaestus, the fire god who was said to have fallen onto the island. The site lies on a bay on the northeastern coast, where you can see the remains of a theatre, temples, baths, and houses. The theatre, dating to the 5th century BC, has been restored, and ancient Greek drama is sometimes performed there in summer. Admission is low. The Kabeirion sanctuary is about 3 km away, so you can plan both for the same morning.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–15:30 (per the Ministry of Culture)
Nearby sights
- Sanctuary of the Kabeiroi
- Kotsinas Castle & Maroula Statue
- Alyki & Chortarolimni Wetlands
- Keros Beach
- Faraklo Volcanic Rocks
- East Mudros Military Cemetery
- Moudros Bay
- Poliochni