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Athens | What to see | Gardens & Parks

Extending over a vast area of 1,800 hectares in Athens’ western suburbs of Korydallos, Dafni and Agia Varvara, it makes for a lovely and invigorating, if impractically situated, scenic stroll. Within its expansive serene grounds you can find an overwhelming abundance of flora (more than 3000 [...]



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401, Iera Odos Avenue

Open 08:00-14:00,
Sat 10:00-15:00,
Sun 10:00-15:00.
 
Lycabettus Hill
It can be reached on foot for the adventurous via a beautiful pedestrian walkway surrounded by pine trees, or by car, offering excellent views of the entire city. There is an open-air theatre atop the Hill that regularly hosts concerts during summer months. Also on the Hill is the small gleaming-wh [...]



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Created and designed by Queen Amalia in the 19th century, the National Gardens provide a pleasant green haven in the heart of bustling downtown Athens. Its meandering bench-laden paths, cool trees and popular ponds make a favourite stroll for everyone. Feeding the ever-hungry water fowl at the pond [...]



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Amalias Street

  Metro station:

Syntagma
A lovely park located within easy walking distance (just five minutes) from the National Archaeological Museum, its expansive tree-lined vistas make for a pleasant stroll during the day – there are also numerous impressive statues of Greek War of Independence heroes. However, it is best to be [...]



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Patision (28th October) & Alexandras St

  Metro station:

Victoria
Although not the most picturesque of hills, it does offer wonderful views of the city centre and a stroll here will definitely acquaint you with the ‘alternative’ Exarcheia, one of Athens’ least conventional hotspots. [...]



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Exarchia

Situated right next to (and actually forming an extension of) the National Gardens, the Zappeion Garden generously provides a serene get-away from the hustle and bustle. There are wonderfully crafted statues to be seen, while the café and restaurant are well worth a visit. These Gardens harmon [...]



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Vas. Olgas Av.

Metro station:

Syntagma, Acropolis