🌿 Diomedes Botanical Gardens
Greece's largest botanical garden in western Athens
📋 Fast Facts
- Established in 1952 by Alexander N. Diomedes
- Spans 186 hectares (460 acres) in Haïdari, western Athens
- Houses over 2,500 plant species across themed collections
- Free admission; accessible via public transport
The Julia & Alexander N. Diomedes Botanical Garden is Greece's largest botanical garden, occupying 186 hectares in the Haïdari suburb of western Athens. Established in 1952 through the will of Greek politician and academic Alexander N. Diomedes, the garden was conceived as a space for scientific research, education, and public recreation. It remains free to visitors and serves as both a living sanctuary for plant study and a refuge from urban surroundings ...