The Gardenia Fountain comes to life again! Water in the Parks is not just an aesthetic element. It is a source of life, balance and well-being. The water element enhances the visitor's natural experience, offers therapeutic tranquility and contributes to the ecological functioning of the space
Pedion tou Areos, the “green heart” of Athens, is more than just a large urban garden. It is a public space, that is, a space that belongs to everyone, alive and (ideally) multifunctional. What makes a public space truly successful?
Urban biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms found in cities, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. In Athens, this biodiversity manifests itself through parks, groves, gardens, and even small green spaces between buildings. The Pedion tou Areos, for example, is home to over 70 plant species, mainly of Greek and Mediterranean origin, providing shelter to a diverse range of fauna.
Spending time in green spaces, such as local parks, can improve mood, reduce feelings of stress or anger, boost self-esteem, reduce loneliness, and help a person feel more relaxed and connected to nature and the wider community.
"Our Christmas Village is a top festive destination. And it will henceforth be the Christmas landmark of Attica!", stated today the Governor of Attica, Nikos Hardalias, during the press conference given at Pedion tou Areos for the events that will take place in our Park during the Holidays.
The Region of Attica is preparing the brightest Christmas ever in the history of Pedion tou Areos this year.
The European Justgreen program focuses on the importance of making our cities greener and more socially just in the face of the challenge of global warming.
There are countless reasons to go to Pedion tou Areos and other parks. These are the main 10 reasons that summarize the beneficial effects for our body and psychology from our regular visits to parks.
The first Athens Run by the Athens Chamber of Commerce was successfully held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Pedion tou Areos, with the participation of dozens of people who ran on three routes of varying difficulty.
