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Filopappos Hill

Southwest of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece
Ranked #18 of 141 attractions in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Parks, Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Description: This hill is a favorite for weekending Athenians who come here to picnic and admire the breathaking views.
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Ohio
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I have been to Athens five times, but this May was my first hike up Filopappos Hill and I'm sorry that I hadn't visited this serene site before. It's easily accessible from the south pedestrian walkway, well marked from the southwestern entrance to the Acropolis. From the supposed caves of Socrates, to the monument on the top, this is worth... More

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San Francisco, California
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Nice park with great views of the acropolis! We enjoyed walking around here on May 1 when everything else was closed. More

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Samos, Greece
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A cool and green park located around the Acropolis, famous for it's views and kite flying! More

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Gdynia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

if you have more time climb Filopappos Hill, there is nice view on Acropolis from one side, and on Pireus on the other side More

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Falmouth, Cape Cod
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A very nice park, contiguous with the Pnyx. All the poster pictures of the Acropolis have been taken from here. Don't step on the turtles. More

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Bramerton
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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We could not find the cable car anywhere and nobody seemed to know where it was and the Greeks couldn't understand us!!!! It is one heck of a walk to walk to the top - views are amazing and lovely church at the top - but find the cable car before you go - SO much quicker!!! We came down... More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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Do not miss. I went here with family with our picnic bumper in the late afternoon. Had a great picnic sipping watery ouzo from icefilled plastic cups and enjoying the fare we bought from Varvakios market (cheese, charcuterie, fresh tomatoes, and other summer salad veg) and the amazing sourdough bread we got from 'Appolonion' (a small chain of artisanal boulangeries... More

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Forest Lake, Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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The visit here should be done at dusk, when the light fades and the acropolis is illuminated. It is a pleasent walk up the hill with friends and some retsina - the monument is a mecca for young and old alike - especially at dusk and early evening - many bring tripods for photography and if you are there on... More

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Athens, Greece
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

nice for an afternoon walk in a green hill in the center of Athens More

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Israel
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

It's one of my favorite places in Athens - just go the the top of the hill near the monument and look on the city below - it's amazing! You can seat here in a sunny day and see the history breathes in front of you. More

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