Mount Lycabettus
Athens, Greece
A white single-nave Orthodox chapel crowning the summit of Lycabettus Hill at an altitude of 277 meters above sea level. The temple was built in the 19th century on the foundations of an earlier Byzantine church of Prophet Elijah and an ancient altar of Zeus. Inside, there is a modest iconostasis with images of St. George and St. Demetrius, as well as votive offerings brought by Athenians. From the adjacent terrace with a bell tower, one can admire the entire Attica valley all the way to Piraeus and the island of Aegina. On Holy Saturday, a candlelit procession descends the winding paths of the hill.
- Visit time: 45 min
- Local name: Άγιος Γεώργιος Λυκαβηττού
What to look for
- The white facade of the temple against the panorama of the Greek capital
- The iconostasis with 19th-century icons of St. George and St. Demetrius
- The bell tower with a view of the Saronic Gulf and the island of Aegina
Before you go
- Best time: At dusk or early morning
- Crowds: Heavy traffic on the terrace before sunset
- Note: Appropriate attire required inside the temple
Good to know
- In ancient times, a sanctuary of Zeus Akraios was located on the summit of Mount Lycabettus.
Sources: athensinfoguide.com, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Mount Lycabettus?
Plan about 45 min.
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