Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
1
Hill of the Pnyx
LANDMARK, PARK
North of Filopappou, this rocky hill was the meeting place of the Democratic Assembly in
the 5th century BC, where the great orators Aristides, Demosthenes, Pericles and
Themistocles addressed assemblies. This less-visited site offers great views over Athens
and a peaceful walk. At the Thisio base of the hill, along Apostolou Pavlou, find the
Kal-
lirroe Fountain
next to the
Sanctuary of Pan
.
(
Thisio)
2
Hill of the Nymphs
Northwest of Hill of the Pnyx, this hill is home to the
old Athens observatory
, built in
1842.
(
LANDMARK, PARK
Thisio)
3
Herakleidon Museum
This superb private museum showcases how art, mathematics and philosophy interrelate.
The permanent collection includes one of the world's biggest collections of MC Escher, as
well as Victor Vasarely, all in a beautifully restored neoclassical mansion. Extensive educa-
tional progams include excellent two-hour guided-tour seminars in English, available with
advance booking (€25, minimum of 10 participants required).
(
ART MUSEUM
210 346 1981;
www.herakleidon-art.gr
;
Herakleidon 16, Thisio; adult/child €6/free;
1-9pm Fri, 11am-7pm Sat & Sun;
Thisio)
