Lykavittos Hill, Greece

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Description: Lykavittos Hill is the highest point in Athens, rising 910 feet above the city. Because of its height, it is a landmark visible from almost every part of the capital. Its name reflects a popular belief that the hill was inhabited by wolves. Another legend explains that Lykavittos hill appeared when Athena accidentally dropped a large rock she was going to use for the construction of the Acropolis. Despite these interesting legends, Lykavittos did not attract the attention of classical authors and historians. However, the majestic peak is an important tourist destination. A small whitewashed chapel of St. George, erected in the 19th century on the site of a Byzantine church of Prophet Elijah crowns the top of Lykavittos. From the top one can see a panorama of the entire city and the theatre, used for concerts and spectacles.

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