Areopagus Hill
Άρειος Πάγος
A marble rock outcrop northwest of the Acropolis, offering free views of the Acropolis and the ancient Agora below. The Apostle Paul is said to have preached here.
Areopagus was the seat of the supreme court of ancient Athens, named after the god of war Ares. The Acts of the Apostles records the Apostle Paul preaching here. The rock surface is smooth. From the iron ladder at the top, you can see the Propylaea and the Parthenon up close. Below lie the ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus, making it a free sunset viewpoint. The rock is very slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. It sits next to the western entrance of the Acropolis, about a 10-minute walk from Monastiraki metro station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Acropolis of Athens & Parthenon
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds
- Monastiraki
- Anafiotika
- Hadrian's Library
- Pnyx