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Favorite Sunsets in Athens?

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I am looking forward to seeing Athens again soon. Do you have a favorite sunset spot? My two favorites are Filopappou Hill and the area around the Acropolis. I am looking for some more ideas - I have a great camera and when I go to Greece, I love taking photos around sunset - even better if there is a great view of the sunset itself.
 
Good morning! Filopappou and Pnyx Hill are top. But if you have time, I would also suggest the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio and the not so known church of Profitis Ilias at Lavrio which offers a 360 view. Lavrio in general is very ...photogenic!

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Marina K said:
Good morning! Filopappou and Pnyx Hill are top. But if you have time, I would also suggest the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio and the not so known church of Profitis Ilias at Lavrio which offers a 360 view. Lavrio in general is very ...photogenic!

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This is STUNNING!!! I haven't visited the temple at Sounio. I will put it on my list.
 
One of my favorite spots is the Temple of Poseidon at sunset. I highly recommend!
 
Lykavittos is also a popular sunset spot in Athens. Gets very busy with tourists at sunset time though so you might have to get there a bit earlier to secure a good location to take photos.

Another little known location which I think gives a good view of both Lykavittos and the Acropolis is Strefi Hill in Exarcheia. It doesn't seem like a big hill but it does command surprisingly great views.
 
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