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More to know about Mount Pentelicus
Mount Pentelicus is located in Attica, Greece, north of Athens in southeastern Europe. The mountain is famous for its white marble quarries, which supplied stone for the Parthenon and other classical structures. Visitors hike the pine-covered slopes, visit the marble quarries, and explore the surrounding villages while enjoying views across the Attica plain.
Mount Pentelicus (Greek: Penteliko) is a mountain in the Attica region of Greece, located approximately 18 kilometres northeast of central Athens. Rising to 1,109 metres, it is the source of the Pentelic marble used in the construction of the Parthenon and other classical Athenian monuments. The mountain sits within the municipalities of Penteli and Pallini and is administered under Greek national environmental regulations. Content is based on established geographical, historical, and travel knowledge current to 2025.
Attica, Greece | Mountain Destination | Hiking and Cultural Heritage | Athens Metropolitan Region
