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Athens : Top 10 City Views

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1. Orizontes Restaurant

Watch the glittering nighttime cityscape from Orizontes on Lykavittos Hill. (see Orizontes)
2. Filopappos Monument

Spectacular views directly across to the temples of the Acropolis or to Piraeus and the coast. (see Filopappos Monument)
3. Areopagos

This high, slippery rock jutting over the Agora is where, for centuries, Athens’ ruling council met.
4. Adrianou, Monastiraki

Sit in one of the many outdoor cafés lining this street for a ring-side view of the ancient marketplace. (see Adrianou)
5. Pil Poule

A romantic restaurant (see Pil Poule) that’s perfect for a view of the Acropolis by moonlight.
6. Exo

Sweeping panorama of the Acropolis, Lykavittos and the Kallimarmaro Stadium from this super-trendy rooftop bar.
7. Strefi Hill

In the shadow of Lykavittos, this green hill (see Strefi Hill) is perfect if you desire a shorter climb but comparable views.
8. Athens Tower

Greece’s tallest building; no observation deck, but great views if you’re visiting any of its companies.
9. Kesariani Monastery

Lovely monastery on the wooded slopes of Mount Hymettos, above Athens’ northern suburbs. (see Kesariani)
10. Mount Penteli

Up by the National Observatory in the most northerly suburb of Athens, you get a great view of the city by day, but an even better one at night.