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National Gardens
The brainchild of Queen Amalia, this park was desighed in accordance with the 19th-century fashion in garden landscaping. The National Gardens, however, still offer a scenic retreat in the core of the bustling city. Equipped with a multitude of strolling paths, trees casting mighty shadows and placid ponds, this stretch of land is the most popular outdoors venue for Athenians.
Here, one can spot various kinds of geese and swans, rushing towards the visitors for a piece of bread, or one can swing by the Botanical Museum. Children will be rewarded with a multitude of playgrounds and the well-appointed Childrens’ Museum. The park grounds also include a posh coffee-shop. The Garden's location is in the immedate vicinity of Syntagma Square and is behind the Greek Parliament, making it easy to find for visitors. Here, one can spend hours strolling; however, another option is to take pictures while on a peaceful walk among the abundant trees, arching hedges and many colourful pedestrians. Recently, the gardens have been thoroughly cleaned and accommodated the animals from the zoo.
Name: National Gardens
Address: Amalias Avenue
Phone: +30 210 999 20
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