3. The National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a
public park of 38 acres in the centre of
the Greek capital, Athens. It is located directly behind
the Greek Parliament building In the 1920s the park was
opened to the public and renamed "National Garden".
The National Garden, is open to the public from sunrise
to sunset. There are 4 main entrances. It was designed
by the German agronomist Friedrich Schmidt who
imported over 500 species of plants and a variety of
animals including peacocks, ducks, and turtles.
The Garden is a healthy oasis for the inhabitants of
Athens.
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8. Alsos Neas Smyrnis is a big park in the heart of Nea
Smyrni. It is 50,000 m².
In the park there are a lot of trees and flowers. There
are spaces where you can jog, ride a bike or exercise.
There is also a playground for young children and a stage
where we watch shows, dances and theatre shows in
Summer.
On sunny days, families and friends enjoy their coffee or
a soft drink in the park cafeteria.
Alsos is one of the healthiest places in our region.
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12. There is a small park near our school. Most pupils
cross the park on their way to school.
I n the park there are trees, flowers, a playground and
spaces where kids can run, ride their bikes and play
games. They usually go to the park after school and
spend some time there before going to school.
It is our favourite healthy place.
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15. Vouliagmeni Lake is a natural lake with healing
properties located in Vouliagmeni, Attica. The water
comes from a depth 50-100 meters and has a
temperature of 22 ° C to 25 ° C.
In the lake there is an underground cave which
communicates with the sea by various galleries. The lake
is 260 meters long and 145 meters wide. It is located
half a meter above sea level. It belongs in the Natura
2000 areas.
The lake was created when part of the roof of a large
underground cavern collapsed about 2000 years ago. The
explored length of the cave is 3,123 meters. In the cave
there are 14 tunnels.
16. The lake waters are indicated for rheumatic diseases,
sports injuries, nervous system and skin disorders. A lot of
people swim in the lake throughout the year. In the
premises there is also a restaurant-bar.
In the 1980s a kind of sea anemone was discovered in the
lake, the Paranemonia vouliagmeniensis, which lives only in
Lake Vouliagmeni.
The waters of the lake are also the home to the species of
fish Garra Rufa, otherwise known as Doctor Fish Spa Fish
which cleans the skin from dead cells and performs a
relaxing massage.
In the green areas of the lake, group fitness classes
(Yoga, Pilates, etc.) are organized on a weekly basis. The
exercises designed to relieve stress, relaxation and gentle
muscle toning.
17. Class 5 visited Vouliagmeni Lake and was guided by the
lifeguard and the doctor working there.
