Philopappos Hill
Athens, Greece
A green hill rising southwest of the Acropolis to a height of 147 meters above sea level, known in antiquity as the Hill of the Muses. At the summit stands the marble tomb of Gaius Julius Antiochus Philopappos, a Roman consul and benefactor of Athens from the 2nd century AD. The slopes are crisscrossed by paved stone paths designed in the 1950s by architect Dimitrios Pikionis. Underground chambers were also carved into the rocks, which, according to local tradition, served as a prison for the philosopher Socrates before his trial in 399 BC.
- Visit time: 1 h
- Local name: Λόφος Φιλοπάππου
What to look for
- Roman funerary monument of Philopappos with bas-reliefs on the hilltop
- Rock-carved rooms commonly known as Socrates' prison
- Panorama of the Parthenon and Acropolis from a southern perspective
Before you go
- Best time: Morning or before sunset
- Crowds: Small, quiet city park
- Note: No lighting on side paths after dark
Good to know
- During the siege in 1687, Venetian general Morosini placed cannons on this hill to shell the Parthenon.
Sources: culture.gov.gr, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Philopappos Hill?
Plan about 1 h.
Nearby
- Dzielnica Koukaki — 250 m
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus — 490 m
- Pnyks — 550 m
- Narodowe Muzeum Sztuki Współczesnej — 580 m
- Areopagus (Mars Hill) — 590 m
- Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon — 630 m
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