Almost no one goes here, which is a great pity because it’s one of the most historically significant places in Athens. This was where the ancient Athenian assembly gathered. It’s where Themistocles convinced the city to fight the Persians at Salamis, where Pericles built the Delian League, where Nicias and Alcibiades debated the Sicilian Expedition, and where Demosthenes spoke against Phillip II of Macedon. Socrates even presided over the assembly here for one day — holding public office for the only time in his life — during a famous trial of generals during the Peloponnesian War. You can see the place where these men made their great speeches in the shadow of the Acropolis. The speakers’ platform is still there, carved directly into the bedrock.

The birthplace of democracy and assembly point for the ancient democrats. Not much left to see bar the speaking point pedestal, and a few outlines, of walls. The views of the western side of the acropolis from here simply are the best. You also have great views of the city from thissio over to lycabettus hill.

An amazing spot of great archeological interest, combined with the unobstructed views of Acropolis and Eastern Athens ! Way less touristy, giving you the space and time you need to breath in the uniqueness of your surroundings. Great walk too, either alone or with your four legged companion ! 🐾 Make sure you wear appropriate shoes as it can be slippery! Also quite few different routes that will take you to completely different neighbourhoods of Athens ! Make sure you make it to the top of the hill ! It’s higher than the Acropolis, with 360 views of Athens, stretching up to sea level ! Enjoy!

A place to walk, but generally it's ruins. However, from here there is a good view of both the city and the Acropolis. However, it is worth having appropriate footwear - high heels or flip-flops are not a good solution.

The milestone of the first democracy in the world. Pnuka is the place where democracy was born. Despite that, the hill offers a scenery and picturesque view not only of Parthenon but the whole city of Athens. But be extremely CAREFUL because there is extensive criminality especially at night.

Another great view from this hill. A drinking fountain is available.

Yes, you have a better view of the Acropolis from here. And it hardly has any people. The path is relatively flat and therefore more suitable than the viewpoint from Socrates Prison for people who are not very fit or good on foot. The subject is beautiful with trees in the foreground. And there is no entry fee.

Perfect

It is an absolute must see. From every perspective it is a gorgeous place. Breathtaking view... absolute must.

Very quiet and calm - a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Athens city center.

I think this was most beautiful view of Acropol which I have seen so far. Entire Hill it's worth to see for places like Hill of muses, Socrates prison etc. There is no fee at all. Great place to spend sunny.

They say this is where democracy is born. Ignoring the history there are very nice views of Athens but the 2500 year history really adds to it. It is a good spot for sunset as well.

This location is mind blowing. The views are phenomenal, recommend going at night for the best view. :) The spot can get pretty busy.

I personally love the area and views from here!...🐦🐢🦋🐌🕊🌸🌾☘🌳🍃 Parthenon, Lycabetos, old center of Athens (Ermou, Monastiraki, Athenian Agora...), far to the hills around the city and all the way down to the sea! In a beautiful day with clear sky one can see far away over the sea untill... Aegina Island. ☀️🌞🌤😍😍 And few steps away you can reach Fillopapou Hill with views from a higher point. Amazing sunset overlooking the sea!!! 🌅 Coming back over and over again with same feeling of thankfulness. Reading, watching the sky or far in the distance, listening birds, winds or insects, meeting the turtles... just beautiful!💖

Sublime place with a breathtaking view of all of Athens and the Acropolis. There isn't much to see there, but I recommend sitting down and enjoying the view before going back down. I regret not having had time to watch a sunset at this spot!

(Translated by Google) Travel back in time, amazing view to the sacred rock of the Acropolis an ideal place for relaxation and contemplation. In ancient times the church of the Municipality met here and in later years the Apostle Paul spoke to the Athenians. (Original) Ταξίδι πίσω στο χρόνο, απίθανη θέα προς τον ιερό βράχο της Ακρόπολης ένα ιδανικό σημείο για χαλάρωση και στοχασμό. Στην αρχαιότητα εδώ συνεδριάζε η εκκλησία του Δήμου και στα ύστερα χρόνια ο Απόστολος Παύλος μίλησε στους Αθηναίους.

Best place to take a photo of the acropolis with the other hill on the same picture.

The Pnyx (/nɪks, pəˈnɪks/; Ancient Greek: Πνύξ [pnýks]; Greek: Πνύκα, Pnyka) is a hill in central Athens, the capital of Greece. Beginning as early as 507 BC (Fifth-century Athens), the Athenians gathered on the Pnyx to host their popular assemblies, thus making the hill one of the earliest and most important sites in the creation of democracy. The Pnyx is located less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of the Acropolis and 1.6 km south-west of the centre of Athens, Syntagma Square. The Pnyx was used for popular assemblies in Athens as early as 507 BC, when the reforms of Cleisthenes transferred political power to the citizenry. It was then outside the city proper, but close enough to be convenient. It looks down on the ancient Agora, which was the commercial and social centre of the city. At this site all the great political struggles of Athens of the "Golden Age" were fought out. Pericles, Aristides and Alcibiades spoke here, within sight of the Parthenon, temple of Athena. Here Demosthenes delivered his vilifications of Philip II of Macedon. The Pnyx is a small, rocky hill surrounded by parkland, with a large flat platform of eroded stone set into its side, and by steps carved on its slope. It was the meeting place of one of the world's earliest known democratic legislatures, the Athenian ekklesia (assembly), and the flat stone platform was the bema, the "stepping stone" or speakers' platform. This was the oratorical platform from which noted politicians such as Pericles and orators "fulmined over Greece." Some scholars note that the environs and position of the Pnyx as well as its openness and objects of appeal, provided the ancient Greek speakers with the inspiration that not even the Roman Forum could rival. It is described as a result of previous reforms that included the utilization of demography and topography for the purpose of serving the interests of a rhetorical culture. As such, the Pnyx is the material embodiment of the principle of isēgoría (Greek: ἰσηγορία), "equal speech", i.e. the equal right of every citizen to debate matters of policy. The other two principles of democracy were isonomía (Greek: ἰσονομία), equality under the law, and isopoliteía (Greek: ἰσοπολιτεία), equality of vote and equal opportunity to assume political office. The right of isēgoría was expressed by the presiding officer of the Pnyx assembly, who formally opened each debate with the open invitation "Tís agoreúein boúletai?" (Greek: "Τίς ἀγορεύειν βούλεται;", "Who wishes to speak to the Popular Assembly?"). The Pnyx was protected by a defense wall built in the fourth century BC and reconstructed a century later. The new walls, made of almost solid masonry and ashlar blocks, were two-meter thick. The stretch began on a northern end with a tower that stood south of the Melitides Gate of the Themistoclean Wall and ended at the western end of the summit where it joined the Diateichisma. The wall featured seven towers set with 40-meter interval while the connecting walls were strengthened by buttresses.

(Translated by Google) Part of great historical importance. (Original) Μεγάλης ιστορικής σημασίας μέρος.

(Translated by Google) The monumental complex of Pnyx was a great sanctuary, dedicated to the "Father of men and gods", Zeus who was considered a great protector of the Athenian regime Great politicians, generals and orators such as Themistocles, Pericles, Demosthenes, Aeschines and others spoke from the Step of this sacred space. (Original) Το μνημειώδες συγκρότημα του χώρου της Πνύκας αποτελούσε σπουδαίο ιερό χώρο, αφιερωμένο στον «Πατέρα ανδρών τε θεών», τον Δία που θεωρείτο μέγας προστάτης του αθηναϊκού πολιτεύματος Από το Βήμα αυτού του ιερού χώρου αγόρευσαν σπουδαίοι πολιτικοί, στρατηγοί και ρήτορες όπως ο Θεμιστοκλής, ο Περικλής, ο Δημοσθένης, ο Αισχίνης κ.ά.

Nice historical displays and explanations of each area.

A bit of a hike up the hill, but a great view of the acropolis (and the rest of Athens too if you continue to the top). The location of the stage for speakers and those listening is now more an open area with a couple of walls, but for me well with the visit.

Excellent location for sunset view of the Acropolis. Not many people when we were there. Free.

Known as the birthplace of modern democracy which is disputable.

Pnyx hosted first Athenian assemblies, on a terrace supported by massive retaining wall, there was an amphitheatre carved into the rock with "bema" or stage taking the central place.

Nice place. Fine. Good to think. Thanks the girl on photo 4 - beauty life in ruins

Birthplace of democracy you can see the Og “speakers box” still on the hill.

Beautiful place to take a walk in the evening. Safe, quiet a with perfect view to Acropoli!

(Translated by Google) We are in the middle of Athens and it feels like the countryside. With the view of the Acropolis on one side and the sea on the other. You feel to be in the countryside and you are in the center of Athens with Acropole vieux (Original) On est au milieu d'Athènes et on se croirait en pleine campagne. Avec la vue sur l'Acropole d'un côté et la mer de l'autre. You feel to be in the countryside and you are in the centre of Athens with Acropole vieux

(Translated by Google) Super thanks (Original) Super GRACIAS

(Translated by Google) It is an archaeological site, accessible 24 hours a day. It has two uneven floors (part of the archaeological site that are accessible), and especially in the late afternoon, you can enjoy the illuminated Acropolis of Athens and the north-west of Athens. You can also, if some of your friends are on Lycabettus Hill, point out your position to each other, simply! working the flash of your cellphone. This is a great opportunity to change the "blue", that charm! of this event (Because of what happens, the exchange of "phallas" and from other points above Athens. ---------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT: If you are carrying beer, skewers, etc., do not forget about the bottles, boxes, and generally what you eat, drink and ....... (and condoms), throw them in the baskets of the Municipality of Athens. (Original) Είναι ένας αρχαιολογικός χώρος, προσβάσιμος όλο το 24ωρο. Έχει δύο ανισόπεδο πατώματα (μέρος, του αρχαιολογικού χώρου, τα οποία είναι επισκέψιμα), και ιδιαίτερα τις βραδυνές ώρες, μπορείτε να απολαύσετε την φωταγωγημενη Ακρόπολη Αθήνας, αλλά και την βόρειο - δυτική Αθήνα. Μπορείτε Επίσης, αν κάποιοι φίλοι σας είναι στον λόφο Λυκαβηττού, να επισημάνετε τη θέση σας, ο ένας στον άλλον, απλά! λειτουργώντας το φλας του κινητού τηλεφώνου σας. Είναι πολύ καλή ευκαιρία αλλαγής "φλασιων", που η γοητεία! αυτού του γεγονότος (Γιατί για Γεγονός προκύπτει, η ανταλλαγή "φλασιων" και από αλλά σημεία υπερυψωμένα της Αθήνας. ---------------------------------------------- ΣΗΜΑΝΤΙΚΟ: Αν μεταφέρεται μπύρες, σουβλάκια κτλ, μην ξεχάσετε τα μπουκάλια - κουτάκια, και γενικώς ότι φάτε, πιείτε και ....... (και προφυλακτικα), να τα πετάξετε στα καλάθια άχρηστων του Δήμου Αθήνας.

It's an amazing view

Democrazy begins here. Archielogically it is not impressive but sunset is amazing and the Parthenon view is astonishing.

Take a picnic and sit undera tree. Really interesting place, great to walk. Very safe.

Mind blowing huge megalithic blocks. The place full of mystery-history.

One of the best view of Athens

Amazing view of the Acropolis and the city at night

Probably an underrated place to view the Acropolis. A gentler slope making it relatively accessible.

Don't miss this ancient landmark, where Athens citizens assemblies were held some 2500 years ago. The views from this high location on Acropolis and old Athens are astonishing

This place is amazing for a walk. You have a great view of the city, but with much less tourists compared to the lookout near the Acropolis.

One of a kind!

Fabulous place To wonder around

Birthplace of western democracy. Must see in my humble opinion, it's in a very nice environment, great views included. Strangely not more popular with the tourist crowd, but then again it's not the famous acropolis. Strongest recommendation.

I credible view over Athens. Don't miss it

The birthplace of ancient Greek democracy where the Athenian demos used to assemble. Freely accessible, perfect location for a picnic, great view of the Acropolis. Avoid visiting after dark.

Great walk in one of the very few forested areas in Athens.

Stand where millennia ago modern Democracy took base.

A public meeting place abandoned late 4th century BC for Theater of Dionysos

Absolutely amazing take a sneak peek at the Archeological place of pnyx

(Translated by Google) Pnyx is located on the hill of Filopappou. The location is very beautiful, overlooking the Acropolis and the space is suitable for walking, walking, cycling and photography. It has various entrances around the hill. It is worth visiting! (Original) Η Πνυκα βρισκεται στον λοφο Φιλοπάππου. Η τοποθεσια ειναι πολυ ομορφη, εχει θεα στην Ακροπολη και ο χωρος προσφερεται για βολτα, περπατημα, ποδηλατο και φωτογραφηση. Εχει διαφορες εισοδους περιμετρικα του λοφου. Αξιζει να το επισκεφτεις!

Not the easiest place to find but definitely worth it.

A must see place!!

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(Translated by Google) Exciting to stand in the cradle of democracy (Original) Spændende at stå i demokratiet vugge

Excellent

(Translated by Google) Dead spirit immortal (Original) Αχαιό πνεύμα αθανατο

(Translated by Google) The hill of Pnyx is located between the hill of the Muses (Filopappou) and the hill of the Nymphs, west of the Acropolis. It was the gathering place of the Church of the Municipality, the assembly of the Athenian citizens, in ancient Athens, from the 6th c. until the end of the 4th c. e.g. Today there is a section of a semicircular wall and a step carved into a ledge of the rock. (Original) Ο λόφος της Πνύκας βρίσκεται ανάμεσα στον λόφο των Μουσών (Φιλοπάππου) και στον λόφο των Νυμφών, στα δυτικά της Ακρόπολης. Ήταν ο χώρος συνάθροισης της Εκκλησίας του Δήμου, της συνέλευσης των Αθηναίων πολιτών, στην αρχαία Αθήνα, από τον 6ο αι. μέχρι το τέλος του 4ο αι. π.Χ. Σήμερα διακρίνεται τμήμα ημικυκλικού τοίχου και ένα βήμα λαξευμένο σε προεξοχή του βράχου.

(Translated by Google) Incredible experience (Original) Απίστευτη εμπειρία

(Translated by Google) The Phoenix site (Pnyx) is located on Philopapos Hill where the people's assemblies were held according to the rules of ancient Athenian democracy. Only those citizens of the city were allowed to attend these meetings. Women, foreigners and of course slaves were not allowed to attend meetings. Although these assemblies, which in Greek are called "Ecclesia Too Dim" (Ecclesia - the Assembly of the People), were not fully democracy as we now define them, they are considered the first democratic act in history. The first rallies were initially held in Agora and as the city grew and Athenian democracy developed, the citizens of the city moved to this site. The assemblies included speeches, discussions and votes on the various city affairs (legislation, construction, city protection, going to war, appointing office subjects, setting economic and financial policies and even approving new religious rituals). Initially, the conferences did not take place on a regular basis, but after the Reformation of Claesthens (an Athenian nobleman) in 507 BCE, the conferences were held about 10 times a year on a regular basis. As early as the fifth century BC, the number of conferences grew to forty conferences a year. Citizens know about the conference dates by presenting the agenda in public places. Every participant in the assembly had the right to speak but most often recognized politicians who were regular speakers. Here, terms like politics, demagogy and rhetoric were born and formed. Some speakers called demagogues because they used populist rhetoric to please citizens. Among the speakers on this site were also well-known personalities in history such as Demosthenes (considered to be the greatest speaker of ancient Greece and of the best orators in history) and Pericles (a statesman and an honorary warlord who is considered a speaker by grace). The main relic on the site is the speech stage, which is not impressive. From here one can make a beautiful view of the penny and the Acropolis. Because there is not much to see historically and archeologically, we recommend visiting the site as part of a guided tour that will provide content and interest. On Philopapos Hill there are beautiful viewpoints towards the Acropolis, the Agora and on beautiful days also towards Piraeus and the Saronic Gulf, and with good visibility you can also see the island of Aegina. The hill contains other sites that are recommended to be included in the tour, including the Byzantine Church of Saint Demetrios Loumbardiaris (pay attention to its operating hours) and the site which is mistakenly identified as Socrates' prison. The site is not wheelchair accessible. (Original) אתר הפניקס (Pnyx) נמצא על גבעת פילופאפוס ובו התקיימו אסיפות העם על פי כללי הדמוקרטיה האתונאית העתיקה. באסיפות אלו הורשו ויכלו להשתתף רק גברים אזרחי העיר. נשים, זרים וכמובן גם עבדים לא הורשו להשתתף באסיפות. למרות שאסיפות אלו, אשר נקראות ביוונית "אקלסיה טו דימו" (אקלסיה – אסיפת העם), לא היו דמוקרטיה מלאה כפי שאנו מגדירים כיום, הן נחשבות לאקט הדמוקרטי הראשון בהיסטוריה. האסיפות הראשונות התקיימו בתחילה באגורה וככל שהעיר גדלה והדמוקרטיה האתונאית התפתחה, עברו אזרחי העיר להתכנס באתר זה. האסיפות כללו נאומים, דיונים והצבעות על ענייני העיר השונים (חקיקה, בניה, הגנת העיר, יציאה למלחמה, מינוי נושאי משרות, קביעת מדיניות כלכלית ופיננסית ואפילו אישור פולחני דת חדשים). בתחילה, הכינוסים לא התקיימו בתדירות קבועה, אך לאחר הרפורמה של קלייסתנס (אציל אתונאי) בשנת 507 לפני הספירה, הכינוסים התקיימו כ-10 פעמים בשנה על בסיס קבוע. כבר במאה החמישית לפני הספירה כמות הכינוסים הלכה וגדלה עד לארבעים כינוסים בשנה. האזרחים יודעו על מועדי הכינוס באמצעות הצגת סדר היום במקומות ציבוריים. לכל משתתף באסיפה הייתה זכות דיבור אך לרוב עלו אל הבמה פוליטיקאים מוכרים אשר היו נואמים קבועים. כאן נולדו והתגבשו מונחים כמו פוליטיקה, דמגוגיה ורטוריקה. חלק מהנואמים כונו דמגוגים מאחר והשתמשו ברטוריקה פופוליסטית כדי לשאת חן בעיני האזרחים. בין הנואמים באתר זה היו גם אישים ידועים בהיסטוריה כמו דמוסתנס (נחשב לגדול נואמי יוון הקדומה ומהנואמים הטובים בהיסטוריה) ופריקלס (מדינאי ומצביא עטור תהילה שנחשב לנואם בחסד). השריד העיקרי באתר הוא במת הנאומים, שאינה מרשימה. מכאן אפשר לבצע תצפית יפה על האגורה ואל עבר האקרופוליס. בגלל שאין הרבה מה לראות מבחינה היסטורית וארכיאולוגית, מומלץ להגיע לאתר במסגרת של סיור מודרך אשר יעניק תוכן ועניין. בגבעת פילופאפוס ישנם נקודות תצפית יפות אל עבר האקרופוליס, האגורה ובימים יפים גם אל עבר פיראוס והמפרץ הסרוני, ובראות טובה אפשר גם לראות את האי אגינה. הגבעה מכילה אתרים נוספים שמומלץ לשלבם בסיור וביניהם כנסיית דימטריוס לומברדיאריס (Church of Saint Demetrios Loumbardiaris) הביזנטית (שימו לב לשעות הפעילות שלה) והאתר אשר מזוהה בטעות ככלאו של סוקרטס. האתר לא מונגש לנכים בכיסאות גלגלים.

You can still feel some power in this place, even though not many artificial features have been preserved.

(Translated by Google) Super view of the Acropolis and the city, on site itself is rather less visible. (Original) Super Aussicht auf die Akropolis und die Stadt, vor Ort selbst ist eher weniger sichtbar.

Maybe the most important place for the born of the democracy. It is a hill in central Athens, very close to Acropolis. It was the gathering place where the Athenians hosted their popular assemblies. It looks down on the ancient Agora, which was the commercial and social centre of the city. Highly recommended place to feel the aura of this magnificent place and enjoy panoramic view of Acropolis.

(Translated by Google) A very nice place with fantastic views of Athens and the Acropolis, especially at night) (Original) Ein sehr schöner Ort mit fantastischer Aussicht auf Athen und die Akropolis, besonders bei Nacht)

(Translated by Google) It is worth going through and seeing where democracy was born, it is on the way to somewhere safe (Original) Vale la pena pasar y ver dónde nació la democracia, viene de paso a algún sitio seguro

(Translated by Google) Beautiful historic place for a summer afternoon rest stop with views. (Original) Όμορφο ιστορικό μέρος για θερινή απογευματινή στάση ανάπαυσης με θέα.

Super view!!!

The Best view of athens

(Translated by Google) Views (Original) Vistas

Best view of the acropolis.

Amazing view, especially at night, clean space, fresh air, beautiful landmarks. Excellent for walk, rest and relaxation

(Translated by Google) When referring to the very development of Democracy in ancient Athens, the Pnyx is one of the places with the greatest historical significance, since since the s. VI ane, was where the Assembly of the People of the polis (Ekklesía) met. The passage of time makes it difficult to distinguish the different parts of the enclosure considerably, but with a little effort and a minimum knowledge of their use, they can be distinguished without any problem. Of course, it is an unmissable visit, which in addition to being free and enjoyable, is accompanied by some of the most spectacular views of the Acropolis. (Original) Cuando se hace referencia al propio desarrollo de la Democracia en la antigua Atenas, el Pnyx es uno de los lugares con mayor significado histórico, puesto que desde el s. VI ane, era donde se reunía la Asamblea del Pueblo de la polis (Ekklesía). El paso del tiempo difuculta considerablemente la distinción de las diferentes partes del recinto, pero con un poco de esfuerzo y un mínimo conocimiento sobre su uso, se pueden llegar a distinguir sin problema alguno. Desde luego que se trata de una visita imperdible, que además de ser gratuita y amena, la acompaña unas de las vistas más espectaculares de la Acrópolis.

Nice view and very good place