Mount Aigaleo, Athens

Name: Mount Aigaleo
Address: Athens, Greece

#169 among attractions in Athens

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Aigaleo or Egaleo, and known in antiquity as Poikilon Oros, is a mountain in Athens, Attica, Greece. It lies west of Athens plain, southeast of Eleusis, and east of the island of Salamis. Most of the mountain is rocky. It is shorter than Hymettus. Most of the forest is to its north where the Daphni Monastery is located. There is also a park in its northern reaches. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°1'60"N, 23°39'0"E

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Mount Aigaleo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daphni Monastery, Daphni Cave, Aigaleo, Peristeri.

1.6 miSW
Historic monastery with gold mosaics
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41 min walk • Nestled on the outskirts of Athens, the Daphni Monastery stands as a testament to Byzantine architectural mastery and religious devotion. This historic monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its remarkable mosaics and significant place in the...
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Cave
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