Mount Likavit

Mount Likavit, or hill Lycavittos, is located in the heart of the city and is recognized as its highest point. The mountain offers a panoramic view of Athens. The hill consists of chalk lime.

According to ancient Greek mythology, Mount Likavit owes its origin to the goddess Athena. Allegedly she wanted to make her sanctuary higher, but she dropped a piece of rock that she carried with her. At different times, the mountain was empty, then clothed in a dense forest. By the end of the 19th century, the hill was completely transformed and gradually turned into a natural heritage site of Greece. Now Likavit receives a huge number of guests from different parts of the world, and the authorities of the country protect the pristine view of the mountain.

You can get to the sights in different ways. By foot, funicular or car from anywhere in Athens. For cars, there is only one road that will take you to the foot of the mountain.