The famous Acropolis towers above the city of Athens, and is situated on an enormous craggy rock; the upper layer of rock of the Acropolis is believed to be older than the layer beneath.
Philopappou Hill is named after Caius Julius Antiochos Philoppapos, a well-connected member of the royal family of Commagene, which was a tiny Hellenistic Kingdom from the north of Syria and the southeast of Turkey.
One of the most popular and prestigious hills in Athens is Lycabettus Hill, which is where the upmarket district of Kolonaki is situated, with its high-end designer shops, luxury restaurants, and immaculate streets.
Ardittos Hill is situated next to The Panathenaic Stadium, which was constructed upon the site of an older, ancient stadium; this is a classical and highly popular monument, that is long associated with the modern Olympic Games.
Pnyx Hill, in the heart of Athens, dates back to 507 BC. Known for its panoramic views and role in the birth of democracy, it was where Athenian men gathered to discuss politics and social issues.