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Mount Lycabettus
NatureVisit: ~90 min
A hill of about 277 metres, the highest point in central Athens, above the Kolonaki district. At the summit is the Chapel of St George (Agios Georgios) and from there you can see the Acropolis, the whole city and the Saronic Gulf. You climb it on foot along paths among pines or by funicular from Ploutarchou Street.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Mount Lycabettus: 3 missions
- Climb to the top of LycabettusReach the top by the paths or by funicular and walk to the terrace of the Chapel of St George.
- Watch Athens light up at duskStay at the top until sunset and watch the city lights come on.
- Pick out the Acropolis from the terraceFind the Parthenon among the buildings and take a photo with the Acropolis and the sea in the background.
Near Mount Lycabettus
National Gallery of Athens856 m awayMuseum of the History of the Greek Costume950 m awayMuseum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas970 m awayBenaki Museum972 m awayAllouche-Benias Gallery1.0 km awayLyceum1.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Mount Lycabettus?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Mount Lycabettus?
Climb to the top of Lycabettus, Watch Athens light up at dusk and Pick out the Acropolis from the terrace.
What is there to see near Mount Lycabettus?
National Gallery of Athens (856 m), Museum of the History of the Greek Costume (950 m) and Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas (970 m).
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