Collines et points de vue en Attique
Scenic Hills & Viewpoints
Athens is defined by its limestone outcrops, offering strategic vantage points across the Attic basin. This collection covers the city's most significant elevations, from the Pnyx, where the ancient democratic assembly met, to the 270-meter summit of Lycabettus Hill. Explore the marble slopes of the Areopagus, once home to the high court, and the wooded trails of Philopappos Hill, featuring a 2nd-century funerary monument. These summits provide clear sightlines to the Acropolis, the Saronic Gulf, and the surrounding mountains.
A Pnyx
The Pnyx is a hill or hillside in central Athens, the capital of Greece.
B Lophos Nymphon
Home to the 19th-century National Observatory of Athens, this hill was historically dedicated to the Nymphs and the Demos. The site features the neoclassical observatory building designed by Theophil Hansen and offers views over the Thissio neighborhood and the Acropolis.
C Lycabettus Hill
Highest hill in Athens, reaching 270 meters, featuring panoramic views, a chapel, and an outdoor amphitheater.
D Areopagus
Marble hill that used to serve as the seat of an institution called the Council of the Areopagus, which functioned as a court long before…
E Philopappos Hill
Historic hill featuring a monument dedicated to the Syrian prince Philopappos and archaeological sites, known for its scenic views of the city.
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