The hill allows one of the best views of the Acropolis from anywhere in the city.

Reasons to go there

It has a wonderful rock outcropping down from the monument that gives a wonderful, quiet, serene view over the Acropolis and city.

You begin your walk in a park and wind along a tree-lined path up to the scenic outlook or monument further up the hill.

And: there are almost no tourists on this hill.

Helpful Tips

To walk up the entire hill to reach the monument will take approximately 20 minutes of good exercise.

There is no admission charge to enter the park. However it does look like the park is closed and not open to the public when you approach it.

If you are tired, and need to escape go to this hill and get in touch with the Muses. Its a great break from the crowds.

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How to get there

To find it, walk up Dionysiou Areopagitou street which possesses some of Athens finest neoclassical buildings and which reaches Apostolou Pavlou street.

Additional Infos

This hill got its name from the monument on its peak.

Philopappos Hill was also known as the Hill of the Muses or Mouseion and naturally it was dedicated to them.

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Photos of the Philopappos Hill
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