National and Zappion Gardens
A 15.5 hectare piece of land in the center of the Greek Capital has been designated as a refuge and protected area. The gardens are the result of the creative ideas of Amalia, the first Queen of Greece. In this park, there is a small zoo with animals such as wolves from Bulgaria, peacocks, hawks, buzzards, canaries, monkey and supposedly a lion! Surrounded by miles of concrete jungles which appear as the plane swoops down to the Athens airport, this oasis in the middle of Athens is indeed a naturally serene bit of paradise. Zappion gardens are to the south of the National Gardens. The roads in this garden are all tree lined with the imposing Zappion building.
