Autumn in Athens is just like summer. I was just there in October, and was surprised how warm it was for the time of year, 27c. I guess winter is quite mild in Greece compared to northern Europe.
On this beautiful warm day I decided to visit a place I haven’t been to before. Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, 300 meters above sea level. Popular stories suggest it was once the refuge of wolves.
I started my journey at Syntagma Square, which is right at the centre of Athens. The mount is about a twenty minutes walk away I would say and is one of the best ways to spend a morning or late afternoon in Athens. You could walk all the way up, which I think is the best way, as you can enjoy a stunning view of the city, or catch the monorail train, which costs about 7.50 Euros.
The walk can be done very gracefully and slowly, so you can enjoy the most of the city view. The vegetation up on the hill is quite dry, it looks like when you’re on the Cyclades Islands.
At the very top of the hill you will find The Church of Agios Giorgos (Saint George). It is a beautiful orthodox church, very pretty and charming inside.
There is a restaurant with a panoramic view of the city. Not sure how the food is there, but I guess it can be quite expensive, but is worth it for the beautiful views.
On a clear day there you can see as far as the Acropolis. I only had my mobile phone with me, but if you try hard you can just about see the Acropolis far away.
I must say I really had fun of the top of this hill. It was so nice to have a warm sunny day in the middle of autumn – brilliant!
So beautiful!!
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como sempre, felizmente, cultura, conhecimento, arte, interiorização, beleza, lazer, vida, e tudo o mais em cada viagem, em cada lugar a sua alma. (estou quase me candidatando a ser seu assessor de imprensa para viagens!) belo e rico post. meu abraço, e desculpe a brincadeira. abraços.
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Muito obrigado! Seu comentários são muito valiosos e observadores. Tudo de bom! Abraços.
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Very nice.
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Thank you for taking us up to the Refuge of the Wolves! The trees you showed us in this dry climate must be one of the many species of the pine trees. If you know, let me know.
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I think they’re are pine trees. Thanks for the nice comment Peter.
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🙂 Nice…..The weather in Greece doesn’t start to get cold until late November, but it is changing with a few rains storms today for about 2 days. 🙂
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Nice weather there! Thank you!
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Beautiful
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Thanks Silvia
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Another great post 🙂
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Thanks a lot!
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Interesting place to visit !!
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Thanks Megala. It was nice to have a warm day in autumn. 🤣
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With that view, it might be worth the price of the expensive restaurant!
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I agree with you. I think is quite reasonable. Thank you!
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You do get to see some beautiful places. I travelled to Greece quite a number of times, just fell in love with .😊
Yes to the weather, yes to the golden lights.
miriam
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Thanks Miriam! Greece is a beautiful place to visit.
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Come to India some day too…. You will find much adventure travelling on a cycle or bike to leh and ladakh, a trip not meant for soft hearted people 😈
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India is a beautiful place to visit, lot’s culture and delicious food. I need to go back and explore more. I’ve on bee to Deli.
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Yes, great to hear that you’ve been here…. I hope it was a good experience and you took back positive memories….
Do search for Leh and Ladakh on Google… I am sure you would not be disappointed
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I had a great time, loved it. I’ll be checking out. Thanks for the tips!
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Beautiful pics. It looks like NY since it has the park in the middle. Great post.
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Really? That’s for the nice comment!
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Beautiful pictures of beautiful subjects. Thanks for sharing.
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So beautiful!!…With that view, it may be justified regardless of the cost of the costly eatery!..
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Curious: why is it called Refuge of Wolves? Do they mean literal wolves, the wild and natural kind? If so, the place looks a lot different now, with all the development of skyscrapers and such. Seems a bit sad… Thanks for the like.
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Yes Rob. Wolves used to leave there a long time ago, but the humans took over and displaced them, unfortunately.
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Yeah. On the positive side, sunshine breaking through a long stretch of rain here. Very nice to have a break. See ya.
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You’re lucky! Have a nice day.
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Wow, fantastic post, I am going to reblog this one for you.
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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I think I’d go to the restaurant whether the food was good or not just to take in the view it provides. I must say Athens sure is scenic🙂
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That’s Very true! Thanks for stopping by.
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