Parks · 10 of the best in Athens
Pedion tou Areos
The big city park
The great green park between Kypseli and the centre, with memorials, a café kiosk and a theatre.
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About Pedion tou Areos
Pedion tou Areos, the Field of Ares, is the big green lung of northern central Athens, a much-needed oasis for densely built Kypseli next door. Its shaded paths are dotted with memorials, a small café kiosk stands on the central square, the Alsos Theatre sits within the park, and at Christmas a seasonal market moves in. Our advice: combine it with a walk up Fokionos Negri into Kypseli, one of the city’s best quarters for 1930s architecture.
Our take
- Shady avenues
- Memorials
- The Alsos Theatre
- Address
- Kypseli, Athens
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pedion tou Areos before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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