Overview
This 15-hectare park was created in 1839 at the order of Queen Amalia, Greece's first queen, originally as a royal garden stocked with over 500 plant species gathered from across the Mediterranean. Ponds, a small zoo, Roman-era mosaic remains, and a bust of Greece's first female poet are tucked throughout, and its shaded paths offer welcome relief from Athens's summer heat. At the garden's southern edge stands the Neoclassical Zappeion Hall, completed in 1888 and still host to political and cultural events. Free entry. 5-minute walk from Metro Syntagma (Lines 2/3).
Travel Tips
Shaded paths make it a great midday escape from summer heat. The cafes around Zappeion Hall are a nice place to rest.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Athens, Greece from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near National Garden of Athens
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Panathenaic Stadium
The all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896.
📍 723m away
Acropolis
The symbol of ancient Greek civilization, crowned by the 2,500-year-old Parthenon.
📍 998m away
Things to Do in Athens
Acropolis Guided Tour
An in-depth historical tour of the Acropolis and Agora with a licensed guide. About EUR 35-60 (admission extra)
Saronic Islands Day Cruise
Day cruise from Athens to three Saronic islands - Aegina, Poros, and Hydra - with lunch and live Greek music. About EUR 100-140
Athens Food Walking Tour
Walking tour through Plaka and Monastiraki markets and traditional eateries, sampling 10 Greek dishes. About EUR 70-95