Climbing up Areopagus Hill required caution due to slippery stones. It's located near one of the entrances of the Acropolis and it overhangs the Ancient Agora as well as having a good view of the Hephaestus temple. Areopagus Hill is free to access and a tranquil spot to unwind, with nice views of Athens city on one side, the green area of Pnyx Hill on another, and the Acropolis on yet another side. I intended to explore more of the hill, but fatigue from earlier visits to ancient sites set in. It is one of the places I would like to go back to in Athens, with more time, a novel and a picnic pack.

My wife and I walked up the Areopagus after we exited the Acropolis. We sat on one of the rocks on the outcropping and took in the views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens. It was amazing to think that the Apostle Paul preached about the “Unknown God” on this site. I had heard about Mars Hill since I was a child. This rocky hill was not quite what I expected, but it was special to have been here and to have experienced the location.

The place itself is nothing amazing, just a rock you can climb and get great views of Athens and the Acropolis. To me, a Christian, standing in the same place the Apostle Paul gave his speech to the Athenians was truly amazing. I felt the presence of God in my heart, and that is what made this truly amazing.

This hill is a quick view point to add to your Acropolis day or, if you're staying nearby, to check out for sunrise or sunset. I recognize that it could be more important to some, given its religious and historical significance, but to others it offers lovely views of the city and the Acropolis. It's very quick to access from the main entrance to Acropolis, free, and has easy-access stairs. I do recommend good shoes if you want to wander more freely around the top--the rocks can be a little slippery.

I recommend coming here during the day and the evening. View of the Acropolis as well and the city were amazing. Because people have walked here for over 2,000 years, the rocks are very slippery and risky to walk on. I suggest you research Acts 17 before arriving. The Greeks called it Ares' Rock (or Areopagus) while the Romans called it Mars Hill. The both had their own names for the god of war. In the ancient world, civil and criminal trials were once held here but the philosophers also spoke here. Now for the shocking part: there are certain parts of the hill that has ancient pottery shards buried partially in the ground. I was surprised how many people walk on it without realizing what they were crushing. There is no charge to visit here. Look for the bronze plaque of Paul's sermon.

We stopped here as part of a Segway tour. Be aware that the top is incredibly slippery as the rock has been polished smooth by thousands of years of peoples feet. It is interesting for the connection to St Paul and for the incredible views across to the Acropolis and the city of Athens. Well worth the trip but watch your step.

Aeropagus Hill is not so much a hill as a large, rocky outcrop, just outside the Acropolis exit. From the top, you have an incredible view. This is probably the number 1 spot in Athens to view the Acropolis. Climbing it, is one of the great, free things to do in Athens. People are swarming all over it but it is worth noting that it is extremely slippery in places. Stairs have been carved into the rock but the bare marble rock has been worn smooth over the years and it’s easy to lose your footing. Aeropagus Hill has a long and interesting history. In ancient times, it was the meeting place for the Senate-like Council of Elders. Later it was the site of the Council of Nobles and the Judicial Court which dealt mainly with homicides. In 480 BC, the hill was used as a campsite by the Persians, when they were undertaking their siege of the Acropolis and in Biblical times, St Paul the Apostle preached his “Sermon on an Unknown God” here (Acts 17). A large brass plaque at the roadside commemorates the sermon.

We had intended on getting to the Acropolis when it opened but got distracted by this very tempting lookout. It is set just below the Acropolis and you can get great unobstructed views of the city below and it is a nice photo opportunity for the Acropolis as well. It is recommended to bring good shoes as the ground is uneven and the stone parts are smooth and sometimes slippery. Good shoes are recommended for the Acropolis as well. Our family spent about 20 minutes here before we spent around 2 hours checking out the Acropolis. It is best to get here early and be ready for some incline as the walk to get up here and around the Acropolis is quite hilly.

We stumbled upon this spot simply by following groups of people up a hill and this spot turned out to be one of the best views we had in Athens - especially at sunset! 360 views of the city, great shot of the Parthenon. It’s windy, but an incredible view. Would recommend stopping for a bit

Felt it was more like a large rock... Located near the Acropolis exit, climbing this rock offered an interesting view back up towards the Acropolis and down towards the ancient agora. A fairly easy climb as long as you are able bodied, perhaps the only challenging part is at the top where you need to navigate around people sitting along the easier paths or taking multiple selfies.