Athens · Thissio · Greece

Philopappos Hill

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moderate

10/10

best: afternoon, evening

romantic, peaceful, nostalgic

A local would say...

The hill Socrates walked to reach his execution — now the best sunset viewpoint over the Acropolis.

A pine-covered hill south of the Acropolis offering one of the best views in Athens, linked to the ancient promenade. The 15th-century Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris sits on its slopes, and the summit features the monument of Roman consul Filopappou. The hill is a local walking spot where Athenians come at dusk to watch the Parthenon glow golden.