Further Distractions
Green Spaces
The Ethnikós Kipos (National Gardens) are a welcome green haven in the centre of the city. The gardens have peacocks and a small botanical museum. Another calm spot is the Kerameikós Cemetery, named after the patron saint of potters and ceramics and dating from the 12th century BC. Tombstones range from the grand to the poignantly simple.
Ethnikós Kipos
Amalias
Tel: 210 721 1178.
Transport: Syntagma metro.
Opening hours: Daily dawn-dusk.
Admission: Free.
Kerameikós Cemetery and Museum
Ermou 148
Tel: 210 346 3552.
Transport: Thissio metro.
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1900.
Admission: €2.
Mikrí Mitrópoli (Little Mitrópolis)
Although Megáli Mitrópoli (Great Mitrópolis), which serves as Athens’ cathedral, dominates the square of the same name, visitors may well prefer Mikrí Mitrópoli (Little Mitrópolis), an exquisite 12th-century church with a mystical atmosphere and charming name – Panaghía Gorgoepiíkoös (the Madonna who swiftly hears).
Mitropoleos Square
Tel: 210 322 1308.
Transport: Monastiráki metro.
Opening hours: Daily 0700-1300.
Admission: Free.
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