COCO-MAT Athens Jumelle

Lycabettus Hill (Λόφος Λυκαβηττού) The route to the Lycabettus summit starts a little above Dexameni Square and ascends to a path from the southern slope of the hill, through the pine forest. Soon the trail meets the paved path that goes directly to the top and the chapel of Agios Georgios. Arriving there, the visitor can tour the place, admire from above the view of the whole city to the sea and sit in one of the cafes or restaurants.

Syntagma - National Garden - Zappeion (Σύνταγμα - Εθνικός Κήπος - Ζάππειο) A peaceful stroll in the centre of Athens, among nature. This is the National Garden of Athens, which in the earlier years was the garden of the palace and a scientific and botanical garden as well. The garden was renamed from 'Royal Garden' to 'National Garden' in 1927. It is now a designated Historic Site. The nice walk continues to the oposite Zappeion Megaron Hall and its garden.

Kolonaki - National Garden - Alsos Pagratiou Park (Κολωνάκι - Εθνικός Κήπος - Άλσος Παγκρατίου) Stroll in the centre of Athens, from the old cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Kolonaki to the National Garden, next to the old Palace building, which now houses the Greek Parliament. The route passes between the Parliament and Syntagma Square to enter the National Garden from its western entrance, an excellent place for a peaceful walk in the centre of the capital. After crossing the National Garden,...

National Garden - Temple of Zeus - Herodion (Εθνικός Κήπος - Ναός Ολυμπίου Διός - Ηρώδειο) A long walk in the centre of Athens, starting from Syntagma Square and heading towards the National Garden of Athens. From there it crosses over to the Temple of Zeus to continue along the pedestrian street of Dionysiou Aeropagitou, which passes by the Acropolis Hill and visits the Herodion, the Roman Theatre on the edge of the hill. Following the road around the hill and then Ermou Street, the route...