Lycabettus Hill
Just a short distance from Hotel Elikon is the Lycabettus Hill. You can go by taxi or by cable car
The starting point is at the end of Ploutarchou Street, at her contribution to Aristopou, in Kolonaki. (Nearest Metro Station, Evangelismos).
Briefly:
- Route length: 210 meters with a slope of 28 °
- Wagons: 2 with a capacity of 34 people each
- Opening hours: 9:00 am - 2:30 am
- Route frequencies: Per 30 '(20', 15 'or 10' peak hours)
- Ticket price: 7 euros (including ascent and descent)
- Information phone number: 210 7210 701
You will be rewarded with the panoramic view of Athens and the Acropolis View.
Lycabettus is a hill of Athens overlooking Kolonaki. Lycabettus has the chapel of Agios Georgios at its top and a funicular operates. Lycabettus is the second highest point of the basin and rises 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.
It is mentioned in mythology that it was a rock carried by the goddess Athena in her hands
Lycabettus Theater
On the hill there is the Lycabettus Theater an open modern amphitheater where concerts and theatrical performances took place before.