Philopappos Monument

Athens, Greece

The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, (65–116 AD), a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene. It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, southwest of the Acropolis.

The monument was built on the same site where Musaios or Musaeus, a 6th-century BC priestly poet and mystical seer, was held to have been buried. The location of this tomb, opposite the Acropolis and within formal boundaries of the city, shows the high position Philopappos had within Athenian society

Philopappos’ monument is a two-storey structure, supported by a base. On the lower level there is a frieze representing Philopappos as a consul, riding on a chariot and led by lictors. The upper level shows statues of three men: of Antiochus IV on the left, of Philopappos in the centre and of Seleucus I Nicator, now lost, on the right.

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Mouson 19, Athens, Greece
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Founded: c. 116 AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Greece

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Sam Jordan (6 months ago)
Best view of the Acropolis, as well as to Piraeus. You get as full a scope of the Attica expanse as possible. Better views of the Parthenon than anywhere else incluting Lycabettus Hill, and much easier to take in the views without too many people about! If you wanted to get a good view of the Parthenon from farther away than right beside it, this is the place for you. The monument itself is also impressive!
Cato Rawls (6 months ago)
Amazing location to watch the sunset and get stunning views of the Parthenon, Athens and the Port of Piraeus.
Stephen Evans (6 months ago)
Obviously being a high location, definitely a bit of a trek to get to but well worth the effort to get there, even if it's only for the 360 degree views over the city. Plenty of other historical areas along the well constructed pathways to view that come with information boards. Main advice would be to avoid reaching the summit at the hight of the afternoon as very little cover from the weather, other than that, well worth visiting
David Pereira (7 months ago)
Probably the best place to watch a gorgeous sunset. Be aware you will need to walk from 10 to 15 minutes after arriving at the bottom of the hill. It’s worth being there and just enjoying the view.
Helma ს (11 months ago)
March 2024 The monument wasn’t as spectacular as the views were. Worth the walk through nature! Great view on the Acropolis Complex.
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