The entrance to this nice , oldfashioned city park is free. It is relaxing and lovely. Not particularly manicured but well kept. Great place for joggers. Certainly a family destination. A welcome respit destination.

My partner and I love wandering parks while on vacation, and the National Garden is a nice spot to take a walk. Be sure to find the turtle "parthenon". There's also a massive nest of green parrots in the park near the zoo and water fountain.

A treasure of a place especially in a hot day. Full of shade and greenery. Loads of places to sit, maybe picnic. Fantastic trees. Clearly very well cared for. Some fabulous quirky features like the Turtle Acropolis and wild goats in the tiny zoo. Check out the cafe where you sit under an arbour, especially their homemade ice cream. Only wish we'd been there earlier in the year when they served their olive oil ice cream.

For tourists, the National Garden can easily be combined with other sightseeing. We started at Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, then crossed the road to the Gardens and followed the meandering paths past Zappeion Hall. We finished at Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament where we watched the Changing of the Guard ceremony. This was a very efficient itinerary plan which packed an awful lot into a very short time. There are lots of lovely marble statues and busts scattered throughout the garden and several ponds, fountains and water features. One of the prettiest parts of the garden centres around Zappeion Hall. When we were there in June, a long avenue of jacarandas was out in full purple bloom. It was just stunning. The Gardens were commissioned by Queen Amalia in 1838 as a Royal Garden. Over 500 species of plants were imported as well as animals including peacocks, ducks, and turtles. Many of the plants didn’t last long in the harsh Greek climate and were replaced with more suitable plantings. However there have always been large oaks, cypress trees and date palms in the garden since it was first created. Entry to the Gardens is free.

Nice place to walk off a big dinner. Plenty of paths to walk down, and the grounds are nicely maintained. Connects to other major sites so it’s also a nice place to break up sightseeing during the day and tale a relaxing break.

I visited the National Garden Athens on December 5th while visiting Athens. I loved this location because it was a beautiful place to just walk around and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are tons of ponds, trees and statues to see. I would recommend as a great place to visit to get away from the city rush and take in a calm vibe.

One thing that Athens lacks is green space. However, the National Garden is a small oasis in the centre of the city. The gardens are well maintained and there is plenty of shade, which is pleasant on a hot summer’s day. We visited in the early morning as part of a walking tour and there were few people in the area.

So lovely and full of life. Had a really nice walk through on my way from Benacki Museum to the centre. Was only planning on passing through but ended up spending a long time there as there are lots of nooks to explore and there is so much wildlife.

This is a big green space in the absolute center of town. Much loved and used by lots of people, but it does not feel crowded because it is so large. The landscaping is varied and you can find some shade. Good for relaxing after a tour of the city.

Crazy hot, so a walk in this beautiful park, cooling under the trees, was a joy. We watched the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown warrior in the mid afternoon sun so this was a wonderfully welcome retreat before cocktails and dinner. Lovey, go and see.