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 ponds is a must, while you may also visit the Botanical Museum and, for the young (or young at heart) there is the dedicated Children's Museum. A pleasant coffee-shop is also located in its grounds.