Philopappos Hill
Λόφος Φιλοπάππου
A pine-clad hill to the southwest of the Acropolis. From the Roman monument on the summit, you can look eye-level at the Parthenon and out over the Saronic Gulf.
Philopappos Hill, also known as the Hill of the Muses, is topped by a monument to Philopappos, a Roman consul of the 2nd century AD. It is one of the best angles for panoramic photos of the Acropolis, with the Parthenon, Mount Lycabettus and Piraeus bay all in frame. Pine woods line the path, and there is a site traditionally believed to be Socrates' prison. Admission is free. It is about a 15-minute climb from the walkway opposite the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Pnyx
- Areopagus Hill
- Acropolis of Athens & Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Anafiotika
- Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds