Mount Hymettus

The third highest mountain in Athens with its characteristic elongated shape.

The botanical and aesthetic park of the University of Athens.
The botanical and aesthetic park of the University of Athens.
View of the sea (southwestern side).
View of the sea (southwestern side).
View of the Acropolis
View of the Acropolis
View of the western part of the city: Lycabettus Hill in the background and the high mountain range of central Greece in the background.
View of the western part of the city: Lycabettus Hill in the background and the high mountain range of central Greece in the background.
View of the northwestern part of the city with Mount Parnitha, the so-called “opposite mountain,” in the background.
View of the northwestern part of the city with Mount Parnitha, the so-called “opposite mountain,” in the background.
View of the northwestern and northern part of the city with the Olympic Stadium and Mount Parnitha in the background.
View of the northwestern and northern part of the city with the Olympic Stadium and Mount Parnitha in the background.
Right below Mount Hymettus, the massive property that hosts the University and Polytechnic School campuses.
Right below Mount Hymettus, the massive property that hosts the University and Polytechnic School campuses.

Location

Timeline

Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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