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Pnyx, Arios Pagos and Philopappou Hills

Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens 105 58, Greece
30-1-922-6210-(sound-&-light-show)
Ranked #39 of 141 attractions in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: A hill outside of Athens containing a theater for watching the sound and light show on the Acropolis.
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Calgary, Canada
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Network of pathways through this park take you to the pnyx, observatory, and other sights. Hike to the top of the hill for a sea view and if you turn around you may even forget you are in Athens for a minute. It was being used primarily by locals for exercise when we were there. Nice flowers and the chance... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012
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Great view, city park in central Athens with lot's of monuments and historical aspects. Nice atmosphere. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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Whenever up there, walking under the pine trees, streching on a warm glacy rock or strolling about at Pnyx, you meet with the deep past. With the Acropolis shining on the oposite hill, stepping on the same stones where Democracy obtained its voice, the aura of ancient Greece caresses you. In the idyllic mediterranian environment you may meet with Socrates... More

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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2011
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There were no tourist here when we visited. It was so peacefull. Maybe because there is not much left here.However ,with some imagination you can recreate the 18,000 seater amphitheatre in your head. Some great views looking across to the Acropolis.It makes an excellent walk if you start near to the Acropolis metro and walk along the Dionysiou Aeropagitou through... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
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