Point of interest

Filopappou

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Location
Athina
Filopappou

Tips from locals

Κατερινα
July 18, 2022
Take a relaxing walk in nearby Filopappou Hill. The pine-covered slopes rising at about 150 meters above sea level offer a refreshing break from the heat in the summer and is mainly frequented by dog walkers and joggers. So take advantage of this peaceful place and reconnect with nature. The hill is home to the Filopappos Monument, the Socrates Prison, the ancient Koilis Street, two picturesque churches, as well as the old National Observatory and the Dora Stratou Theater.
Take a relaxing walk in nearby Filopappou Hill. The pine-covered slopes rising at about 150 meters above sea level offer a refreshing break from the heat in the summer and is mainly frequented by dog walkers and joggers. So take advantage of this peaceful place and reconnect with nature. The hill is…
Mint
April 15, 2021
Also called the Hill of the Muses, Filopappou Hill – along with the hills of the Pnyx and the Nymphs – is a somewhat wild, pine-shaded spot that's good for a stroll, especially at sunset. The hill also gives some of the best vantage points for photographing the Acropolis, and views to the Saronic Gulf.The hill is identifiable by the Monument of Filopappos crowning its summit; it was built between AD 114 and 116 in honour of Julius Antiochus Filopappos, a prominent Roman consul and administrator. The marble-paved path, laid out in the 1950s by modernist architect Dimitris Pikionis, starts near the periptero (kiosk) on Dionysiou Areopagitou. After 250m, it passes the excellent Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris, which contains fine frescoes. There's a detour to Socrates' prison, and the main path leads to the Shrine of the Muses, cut into the rock face just below the top of the hill. Inhabited from prehistoric times to the post-Byzantine era, the area was, according to Plutarch, the area where Theseus and the Amazons did battle. In the 4th and 5th centuries BC, defensive fortifications – such as the Themistoclean wall and the Diateichisma – extended over the hill, and some of their remains are still visible.
Also called the Hill of the Muses, Filopappou Hill – along with the hills of the Pnyx and the Nymphs – is a somewhat wild, pine-shaded spot that's good for a stroll, especially at sunset. The hill also gives some of the best vantage points for photographing the Acropolis, and views to the Saronic Gu…
Eleni
January 26, 2020
An ancient park in the heart of Athens! Enjoy a family walk and learn our History! Walk to the other 2 hills close by named Pnika and Mouson Hill. Full of green it gives you a feeling that you walk around Athenian History
Heloni Apartments Athens
June 6, 2018
On the brink of Koukaki you will find the edges of Filopappou hill. A - rare for Athens- large expanse of green, Filopappou is a favorite place for locals and tourists alike to take a stroll or watch the sunset. Filopappou hill is also abound with historical importance; there, you will find important monuments like the Monument of Filoppapos himself, Socrates’ Prison and the Shrine of the Muses, along with later-day landmarks, such as the Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris. Filopappou also features a climbing site suitable for rock climbers of all levels.
On the brink of Koukaki you will find the edges of Filopappou hill. A - rare for Athens- large expanse of green, Filopappou is a favorite place for locals and tourists alike to take a stroll or watch the sunset. Filopappou hill is also abound with historical importance; there, you will find importan…
Patti
May 19, 2016
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