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 Lycabettus hill by LilaselLeave a Comment
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An absolute must do in Athens is watch the sunset from the top of LYCABETTUS HILL or Mount Likavitos. That is exactly what was planned for Friday night's VT get-together. Only, the sun didn't co-operate and it was rainy and overcast. But it was pure joy to see some of our old VT friends. I was looking at the Parthenon and suddenly I could hear clip clop of sandals running towards me. I turned around and it was Carmen (Carmela71). We gave each other huge hugs. It was so good to see her again and of course Stace (Beachdog).
There is a restaurant at the top with indoor and outdoor seating.
The hill is higher than the Acropolis so you are able to actually look down on the Parthenon. On a good day you have wonderful views of Athens. Piraeus and the Saronic Gulf. Awesome!
There is also the small Chapel of St. George (Agios Georgios ) which was open and we were able to look inside.
We came up via the funicular, which leaves from the top of Odos Ploutarchou every 20 minutes. The funicular costs 5.50 Euros per person. Leave a Comment Address: Entrance from Odos PloutarchouDirections: Just look up. We took a taxi up the Hill
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 by Sharon
This Mount or hill is rising from the neighborhood of Kolonaki and with the Hilton and the Athens Tower at Ambelokipi in the distance.
I loved this hill, almost where ever i was i could see it, changing with the changing of lights and so Lovely at night ! Leave a Comment
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Mount Lycabettus is a hill which can be seen from everywhere in Athens. It rises 277 meters above sea level and is the highest point in the city that surrounds it. Pine trees cover its base, and at its peak you may see the 19th century Chapel of St. George.
Lycabettus appears in various legends. Popular stories suggest it was once the refuge of wolves, possibly the origin of its name (which means "the one (the hill) that is walked by wolves"). Mythologically, Lycabettus is credited to Athena, who created it when she dropped a mountain she had been carrying for the construction of the Acropolis after the box holding Erichthonius was opened.
You may watch my high resolution photo of Athens on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 37º 58' 18.48" N 23º 43' 40.65" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Mount Lycabettus.
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 After dusk on Mt Lycabettus by Jmill42Leave a Comment
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 My Funicular Ride by Jmill42
Anyway, the ride will cost you 5 Euro, or chose the hike up the side of the mountain. Truthfully, it probably not that hard, I was just being lazy with the heat. I did walk down the mountain after the sun had set and it was a pleasurable walk.
The closest metro station is Evangelismos. From there, you just start walking up the hill and signs will guide you either to the path or funicular ride. Leave a Comment
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As the highest hill of Athens here you can have a fantastic view for your dinner in the nigthtime Athens just looks more at peace with it self. The restaurant is fine and offers good food it is twice as expensive as normale restaurants in the city but a precious way to say goodbye to a wonderful city.
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Lycabettus hill by belgrade03Leave a Comment Directions: Near the Evanglismos subway st. Another way to get to the Lycabettus hill is by a mini bus that runs from Areos park and Akadimia to the hill. Now take the funicular up the hill.
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 Kolonaki square by Crift
On the southern slope of the hill lies the Kolonaki area with its famous square (platia). This is the most expensive area in the city and hosts most of the label boutiques, etc. For something different, take an hour off from sightseeing, have a cup of coffee in one of the cafes around the square and check out the snobs and the wannabe's!
Moving east from Kolonaki towards the Exarchia square and the Archaeological museum, we enter another territory. It belongs to the students of the Higher or Academic education, the book-keepers and book editors, the "intellectuals" and the anarchists. Exarchia has its square too, not much really, again lots of cafes but hosting a more alternative crowd. Some junky punks wonder around like zombies, occasionally begging for money, but that's all. This area should be avoided around the 17th of November because of the riots that take place during these days. Leave a Comment Address: South and East slope of LycabettusDirections: Start from Kolonaki and walk towards Exarchia and the Archaeological museum
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 by lina112
The picture was taken from Acropolis.
The funicular´s return ticket cost 4.50 euros.
If you walking by Ploutarhou street and suddenly you see policemen round it don´t scary, the brittish embasy is there. Leave a Comment Address: Metro: Evangelismo
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