The National
Gardens,
open from dawn to dusk, is an oasis in the city, with rare flowers, plants and
rich greenery from all over the world. It is behind the Parliament and
opposite the residence of the President of Greece. On the other side of the
park, is the Zappeion Megaron. Designed to be the gardens of the
Royal Palace of King Otto and Queen Amalia, it was planted between 1838 and
1860.
You can enter the gardens
from one of four gates: the central one, on Vasilissis Sophias Avenue, another
on Herodou Atticou Street and the third on Amalias Avenue. The fourth gate
connects the National Garden with the Zappeion park area. In the National
Garden you will find: a duck pond, a small zoo, a Botanical Museum, a small
cafe, and a Children's Library and playground.
