Diomidous Botanical Garden

The Diomidous Botanical Garden spans 1,860 square meters and houses over 2,500 plant species from around the world, making it the largest botanical garden in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Established in 1975 by Alexandros and Julia Diomidous with design by Professor H. Hammerbacher from the University of Berlin, the garden was created to serve as a dedicated space for plant preservation and scientific study.

The garden features a historical plants section that showcases species mentioned in Greek mythology and classical texts, including Ferula communis associated with Prometheus and Conium maculatum known from the story of Socrates' death.

Located at the end of Iera Odos Street in Haidari, the garden requires advance booking of free e-tickets and offers facilities including walking paths, seating areas, a cafeteria, restaurant, and playground for visitors.

The garden contains 15 flower beds and 25 lakes in its Anthonas section, along with a bamboo forest that demonstrates the diversity of flora and their industrial applications in medicinal treatments.

Location: Chaidari

Address: Iera Odos 403, Chaidari 124 61, Greece 124 61 Chaidari

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-19:00

Phone: +302105811557

Website: https://diomedes-bg.gr

GPS coordinates: 38.01090,23.64294

Latest update: October 15, 2025 22:00