The Acropolis is on the right, towards the bottom
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunset from Mt. Lycabettus
Monday was our last day in Athens. We spent it seeing a few more sites, shopping and eating (read about it here), but soon it was nearing evening. The boys wanted to hike to the top of Mt. Lycabettus, but Maren & I were just too tired. We split up-- the girls to buy breakfast food and pack, the boys to hike. Mt. Lycabettus is the highest point in Athens (277 metres/908 feet above sea level) and can be seen from all over the city. Here they are at sunset at the top of the hill.
The Acropolis is on the right, towards the bottom
The Acropolis is on the right, towards the bottom
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Here's the story. Supposedly, the goddess Athena wanted the Acropolis to be the highest hill in the area, so she had two giant eagles each bring a giant rock to put on top of the Acropolis hill. But they dropped them on Mount Lycabettus, which is now the highest point. There is a church at the top, and a cafe.
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