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near the top, which has housed many Greek and international concerts. Since 2008 it is closed due to safety concerns. By 2022 the city of Athens suggested the renovation and reopening of the theatre. Among the artists who have performed at the Lycabettus theatre are
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Lycabettus appears in various legends. Popular stories suggest it was once the refuge of wolves, (lycos in Greek), which is possibly the origin of its name (means "the one that is walked by wolves"). Another etymology suggests a
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trees cover its base. The name also refers to the residential neighbourhood immediately below the east of the hill.
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Remains of the Acharnian Road, Acharnian Gate and Cemetery Site
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The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the
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House of Saint Philothei/Benizelos-Palaiologos mansion
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Lykavittos

37°58′40″N 23°44′30″E / 37.97778°N 23.74167°E / 37.97778; 23.74167
Greece
Region
Attica
Athens
www.lycabettushill.com
/ˌlkəˈbɛtəs/
Greek
[likaviˈtos]
Cretaceous
limestone
Greek
Athens
pine
Lycabettus Funicular
funicular railway
Kolonaki
Pelasgian
Athena
Pallene peninsula
Acropolis
Erichthonius


Panathinaiko Stadium
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Hellenic Parliament
Acropolis of Athens

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