Sanctuaire des Muses

The monument there now was built in Roman times in 116 AD. Philopappos Hill is also called the Hill of Muses because it is home to a sanctuary dedicated to the poet and prophet Musaeus. According to the Greek mythology, the muses are the 9 daughters of Zeus and are the presiding deities of arts and sciences. There is also another legend associated with this hill. There is also another legend associated with this hill. It is considered that Musaeus, a poet and disciple of Orpheus, was buried here. Apart from its legendary importance, this hill also offers spectacular views of the Acropolis. Today this shrine might be in ruins but in the ancient times, it was considered as a sacred land and even today you shall see a lot of artists paying homage here.