Mount Lycabettus
viewpoint · Athens · Greece
- Address
- Lycabettus Hill, 106 75 Athens
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public hill.
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About
The highest hill in central Athens, with a small chapel and a sweeping view over the city and the sea at sunset.
Good to know
- Walk up the paths or take the funicular; check its running times.
- Bring a layer: it is breezy at the top.
Nearby
Syntagma Square
square · 990 m
The square in front of the Greek Parliament, where soldiers in traditional dress stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
National Archaeological Museum
museum · 1.2 km
Greece's largest archaeological museum, with the gold Mask of Agamemnon and masterpieces of ancient sculpture.
Panathenaic Stadium
landmark · 1.5 km
The only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games.
Plaka
neighborhood · 1.6 km
The old neighbourhood below the Acropolis, with narrow lanes, neoclassical houses, tavernas and shops.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
landmark · 1.7 km
The towering columns of one of the largest temples of ancient Greece, near Hadrian's Arch.
Monastiraki
neighborhood · 1.7 km
A lively square and market district with a mosque, shops, and a flea market that is busiest on Sundays.