Lykavittos
Λυκαβηττός | |
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| Coordinates: 37°58′40″N 23°44′30″E / 37.97778°N 23.74167°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 114 71, 115 21 |
| Website | www.lycabettushill.com |
Mount Lycabettus (/ˌlaɪkəˈbɛtəs/), also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos (Greek: Λυκαβηττός, pronounced [likaviˈtos]), is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens and pine trees cover its base. The name also refers to the residential neighbourhood immediately below the east of the hill.
The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (The railway station is at Aristippou street). At its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant.