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Philopappos Monument

Name: Philopappos Monument
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Hike up Philopappos Hill to reach the monument, a 2nd-century tomb crowning the summit. Follow the easy paths for sweeping views of the Acropolis and the sprawling city.

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Full description

The Philopappos Monument is a 2nd-century tomb with an ancient chiselled frieze and inscription, standing on the summit of Philopappos Hill. Reviewers describe a peaceful, well-laid-out walk through greenery, with easy paths and steps leading to a panorama of the Acropolis and the city, especially around sunset.

Covering the whole hilltop took one visitor about 1.5 hours, though the monument itself is a shorter stop at roughly 30 minutes. It is open around the clock, which makes early morning and evening visits possible.

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Address

Filopappou 41, Athina 117 41, Greece · Athina

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Go around sunset for the best views of the Acropolis
wear comfortable shoes for the paths and steps
explore the small side trails for extra viewpoints.

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Reviews

This is a great quick hike with incredible views. It took about 1.5 hours to cover the whole hilltop with very easy paths and steps. Take time to explore all of the little trails, lots of beautiful viewpoints all over the hill. Make sure to check out the Seven Thrones Plateau and the Acropolis lookout.

Lyndsey Butcher

3/5

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