Athens
Pnyx, Arios Pagos and Philopappou Hills
Strolling around the birthplace of democracy
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
Athens, 105 58
Nearest Train: Metro Line 2: Akropoli Station
Phone: +30 210 331 0392
Three hills located west of the Acropolis have played a major role in the history of Athens. Next to the entrance of the Acropolis stands Arios Pagos, the seat of the court of ancient Athens. This is where the apostle Paul preached to the Athenians. Further to the west is Pnyx, the birthplace of democracy. It served as the world’s first assembly point during the 5th century BC. It is now the site of a sound and light show running each night from April to October. Philopappou is the tallest of these three hills. On the hilltop stands the Philopappos Monument—a marble tower built in the 2nd century AD.
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