Athens - Ares Park Pédion Áreos
Pedion Áreos is an extensive park situated a little to the northwest of the National Archeological Museum in the north of the Athens city center. On the edge of it is the large Mavromateon bus station, from where coaches leave for destinations in Attica.
The main path through the park is lined with busts of Greek heroes. There is also an imposing memorial to Commonwealth soldiers who fell during World War II. The park boasts some friendly cafes and restaurants, and buskers can be seen playing here and there.
The main path through the park is lined with busts of Greek heroes. There is also an imposing memorial to Commonwealth soldiers who fell during World War II. The park boasts some friendly cafes and restaurants, and buskers can be seen playing here and there.
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Related Attractions
Fokionos Negri Street
About 500m/550yd north of Ares Park Odós Fokionos Négri branches off in a northeasterly direction from the main Patissíon through-road. In recent years it has been made into an attractive pedestrian zone dotted with trees and fountains. A wide range of goods is on sale in numerous boutiques and small shops, and there are lots of restaurants and cafes.
Victory Square
Just to the west of Ares Park lies Platia Viktorías (Victory Square), a pleasant place to rest awhile under shady trees, in open-air cafes or small taverns.
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