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In 1842, while Theophilus Hansen was building the Observatory funded by the national benefactor Georgios Sinas on the top of this hill, where dedications were discovered chiseled in the stones of the garden, thus giving its name to the area. ...more
Observatory of Athens, Thissio, Athens, Attica, Greece 11851
Lycabettus is a cone-shaped hill almost in the center of Athens. It is also called “Agios Giorgis” because of the church that is built on its top since the 19th Century, replacing the older Byzantine church of Prophet Elias. ...more
Lycabettus Hill, Kolonaki, Athens, Attica, Greece 11471
The National Garden is one of the largest green area in Athens with a total of 158 acres. It was planned by the German architect Gärtner who was invited to build the Kingʼs palace (now the Parliament). Today it is a popular recreation location for ...more
Leof. Amalias 1, National Garden, Syntagma, Athens, Attica, Greece 10557
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Nearing the First Cemetery of Athens, one immediately feels the temperature difference, especially during the summer nights. Tens of trees (mainly cypress and pine), create a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. ...more
Logginou 3, Mets, Athens, Attica, Greece 11636
Pedion tou Areos (meaning Aresʼ Square), is the largest green area in Athens - considering Athenian reality - between Alexandraʼs Avenue and Evelpidon Street. It is one of the "lungs" of the city with a big network of aisles and paths. ...more
Pedion tou Areos, Kypseli, Athens, Attica, Greece 11362
The archaeological area of Pnyx, located on Hill of Pnyx was the place of assembly of the city council. The famous speeches by Themistocles, Pericles and other important orators and politicians were delivered in this place. Initially the audience was ...more
Pnyx Hill, Thissio, Athens, Attica, Greece 11741
The Areopagus Hill is the "Rock of Ares", located north-west of the Acropolis Hill. This hill is where court took session in the ancient times for the trial of murders. Enjoy the breathtaking view. ...more
Areopagus Hill, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 10555
Pangrati Grove (or Alsos Pagratiou) is an oasis of relaxation and culture that deserves to be further developed. It sprouted with the planting of a large tree in 1908 by the Philosophical Union under the care of Queen Sofia. It spans a total of ​​30 ...more
Alsos Pagratiou, Pagrati, Athens, Attica, Greece 11635
The Phillopappou Hill which is located across from Acropolis took its name from the Syrian philhellene consul Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Phillopappos, who was exiled in Athens between 75-76 and 87-88 A.D. ...more
Hill of Muses, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 11741
In the center of Athens, just next to the Megaro Moussikis is Eleftherias Park - a green oasis that promises to offer you wonderful moments of relaxation. Entering the park the first thing you will see is a beautiful restaurant & café bar. ...more
Eleftherias Park, Platia Mavili, Athens, Attica, Greece 11527
The Sacred Rock of Acropolis was chosen in the 5th BC century by Pericles because of a prophecy by the Delphi oracle as the ideal place for the materialization of the first part of a program for the economic development of the city. ...more
Acropolis Hill, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece
Strefi Hill is a small hill included in the City quarters of Exarcheia and of Neapoli - directly opposite of Lycabettus Hill. Since the 1840's until the 1920's, the hill was utilized as a quarry, and in 1926, it was planted for the first time ...more
Emm. Mpenaki 134, Exarcheia, Athens, Attica, Greece 11473