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Hill and Monument of Philopappos
NatureVisit: ~75 min
Hill of the Muses, opposite the Acropolis, crowned by the monument to Philopappos, erected around 114-116 AD in honour of Gaius Julius Antiochus Philopappos, prince of Commagene and Roman consul. It is one of the best viewpoints over the Acropolis and the city, with paths among pines and olive trees and the church of Agios Dimitrios Lombardiaris on the slope.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Hill and Monument of Philopappos: 3 missions
- Stay to watch the sunset from the hillWait at the top for the light to turn the Acropolis and the city golden.
- Photograph the Acropolis from the hillLook for a clearing among the pines from which you can see the Parthenon on top of its rock.
- Reach the Philopappos monumentClimb the paths to the marble monument and observe its façade with reliefs.
Near Hill and Monument of Philopappos
Kerameikos Archaeological Museum370 m awayOdeon of Herodes Atticus468 m awayPnyx495 m awayAreopagus574 m awayAcropolis of Athens639 m awayAcropolis Museum651 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Hill and Monument of Philopappos?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Hill and Monument of Philopappos?
Stay to watch the sunset from the hill, Photograph the Acropolis from the hill and Reach the Philopappos monument.
What is there to see near Hill and Monument of Philopappos?
Kerameikos Archaeological Museum (370 m), Odeon of Herodes Atticus (468 m) and Pnyx (495 m).
Source: Wikipedia