Monument
Philopappos Monument
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Combine a 20 mn walk in a full of olive trees preserved green hill in the heart of this 5 million city , with at the top of the hill a stunning view on Acropolis best profile ! ( like on postcards) . You will take the best pictures at late afternoon . On you way , stop at charming little Lombarda church .
Philopappos Hill is situated north-west of the Acropolis. The hill was named after Philopappos, a Roman consul who loved Athens and grandson of Syrian king Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The actual mausoleum of Philopappos was discovered during excavations by archaeologist Konstantinos Travlos. Only one wall of the Mausoleum remains today, showing relief scenes from Philopappos’ life and an inscription
Philopappos Hill is situated north-west of the Acropolis. The hill was named after Philopappos, a Roman consul who loved Athens and grandson of Syrian king Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The actual mausoleum of Philopappos was discovered during excavations by archaeologist Konstantinos Travlos. Only one w…
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