Mount Lycabettus
Mount Lycabettus is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens and pine trees cover its base. The name also refers to the residential neighbourhood immediately below the east of the hill. According to mythology, the Hill appeared when goddess Athena threw a rock she was carrying in her hands and which she was going to use to build the Acropolis, because of bad news a raven brought her. In recent years an outdoor theater was constructed on a point at its top.
- It was a sacred site for the worship of Zeus
- It was a refuge for Christian hermits during the Byzantine period
- It was used as a quarry for the construction of neoclassical buildings in Athens
- It was used as a bunker during World War I
- It was used to defend Athens against air attacks during World War II
- It’s a totemic landmark that combines mythology with Athens’ future
- It’s a haven for history enthusiasts
- It’s a paradise for nature lovers
- It’s the highest point in central Athens
- It offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city
- It’s an ideal spot for taking Instagram-worthy pictures
- It offers views of the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, and Panathenaic Olympic Stadium
- The 19th-century Church of St. George (Agios Georgios)
- An open-air amphitheater that hosted many musical stars
- Restaurants, including the upscale Orizontes and the more casual Sky Bar
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