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This is mount Lycabettus in the middle of Athens Greece. A thick pine forest covers the entire hill, the rocky cliffs are a famous attraction for climbers all around the world. A beautiful Greek Orthodox monastery lies on top of saint George. Seen as the sacred sentinel of Athens since ancient time it stands tall and on guard even in our modern times. The heavy blue and grey rain clouds decorated the background along with the mountains in the horizon. The vast capital city can be seen below.