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Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.
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It is also known as the “Hill of Ares”.
Great place to see the stunning landscape of the city and the Acropolis.
It’s slippery and the walkway (staircase) is narrow. Be careful when you go up to check it out.
The Areopagus (Arios Pagos) is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, just to the right of the exit of the Acropolis
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Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares" (Ancient Greek: Ἄρειος Πάγος).
Great place to see the stunning landscape of the city and the Acropolis.
It’s slippery and the walkway (staircase) is narrow. Be careful when you go up to check it out.
The Areopagus (Arios Pagos) is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, just to the right of the exit of the Acropolis
***Good to know***
Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares" (Ancient Greek: Ἄρειος Πάγος).
Part of the historical area around the Acropolis. Christians note this site because of St Paul’s sermon here. There is a plaque with Paul’s words in Greek. There are pathways and walks around the hill that can take you to other key sites in the area. An enjoyable visit.
The place itself is nothing amazing, just a rock you can climb and get great views of Athens and the Acropolis. To me, a Christian, standing in the same place the Apostle Paul gave his speech to the Athenians was truly amazing. I felt the presence of God in my heart, and that is what made this truly amazing.
Amazing place to check out and I highly recommend even if you're only in Athens for a couple of days! My husband and I took the marble path up to the Acropolis but once we saw the line, we decided instead just to visit the Areopagus Hill (right in front of the Acropolis and no charge to enjoy). We experienced a magical view of the city and enjoyed watching the city light up as the sun set. It also had an amazing view of the Acropolis. There's plenty of space to sit or walk around but the rocks are definitely slick so wear appropriate shoes! We were able to hike down a different path when leaving and it was all such a cool experience!
Beautiful view and cool from the winds despite no shade. A bit of a crowd but a great free experience. Please be careful on the rocks! Better to look dorky scrambling than taking a tumble on the smooth redish rock. There is also no barrier and the far part of the cliff has a steep drop.
This is the place where Paul preached to the masses while he was in Athens.
If you are here for the sunset, you’ll get a better view if you seat somewhere after the path way as there’ll be many standing on the pathway and blocking your view (see attached image) even tho you would be seating on a higher ground. The place isn’t as crowded as that in Oia, Santorini so you do not have to come too early to wait for the sunset.
If you are here for the sunset, you’ll get a better view if you seat somewhere after the path way as there’ll be many standing on the pathway and blocking your view (see attached image) even tho you would be seating on a higher ground. The place isn’t as crowded as that in Oia, Santorini so you do not have to come too early to wait for the sunset.
To avoid the crowds, go at sunrise. I had the entire rock to myself except for two others.
The views are incredible and the historical significance more. It’s where the Apostle Paul preached on Acts 17.
The views are incredible and the historical significance more. It’s where the Apostle Paul preached on Acts 17.
