The Atlas Obscura Guide To Penteli

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Penteli, Greece

Updated May 19, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Penteli

Exterior of the rare, double-church of the Byzantine age built directly into the front of the cave.

Penteli, Greece

Davelis Cave on Pendeli Mountain

Hideout of thieves, monks, and goat-footed gods.

Penteli, Greece

Monastery Penteli

The heads and relics of 179 monks slaughtered by pirates are on display within this Ceonobic Monastery.

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Kifisia, Greece

Kifissia Mosque Ruins

The only Ottoman Mosque in Attica outside central Athens.

3 miles from Penteli

Marousi, Greece

Athens Olympic Sports Complex

What once sat in the world’s spotlight is today a largely disused ghost complex.

4 miles from Penteli

Acharnes, Greece

Tholos Tomb of Menidi

This beehive tomb built for royalty sat hidden for over 3,000 years.

7 miles from Penteli

Athens, Greece

Prosfygika

This once architecturally advanced housing complex is now a haven for squatters that still bears the scars of war.

7 miles from Penteli

Agii Anargiri, Greece

Pyrgos Vasilissis (Queens Tower)

This fairytale-looking castle is a wonderful example of Greek neo-Gothic architecture

7 miles from Penteli

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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Penteli, Greece

Unusual Attractions in Penteli

Penteli, Greece

Davelis Cave on Pendeli Mountain

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Monastery Penteli

Kifisia, Greece

Kifissia Mosque Ruins

Marousi, Greece

Athens Olympic Sports Complex

Acharnes, Greece

Tholos Tomb of Menidi

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