One hundred-eighty years ago, this was not the center of the city. It might be hard to picture, but Klafthmonos Square, at the northern outskirts of Athens, was merely an unattended piece of land and the houses here were scarce. The residence of Stamatis Dekozis Vouros - which is nowadays home to the Athens City Museum - was built in 1833 and was shortly thereafter connected with the neighboring house of Afthonides. This was the building complex where Otto, first King of Greece, settled, after his wedding with 18-year old Amalia.
It was the young queen who organized the garden around the temporary royal residence, in 1836. "The old Palace garden" was the first public garden in the Greek capital. It featured four entrances, a fountain and a goldfish pond. It encompassed the area of modern Klafthmonos Square and extended all the way to Kolokotronis Square.
The modern garden of the Athens City Museum is only a small part of that great garden. However, it is a small oasis in the center of Athens. The palm tree planted by Amalia is still alive.
Now, Black Duck Multiplarte takes its experience here and becomes your host in an open space at the heart of the city. Respectful of the historical and natural environment, Black Duck Garden - Athens City Museum Bistrot awaits you in the garden during the summer, but also in the patio throughout the year, offering the famous hospitality of the "Black Duck".
Black Duck garden is suitable for Coffee breaks, lunch breaks, brunch, business meetings, private reserved areas for dinners, cocktails. Opening hours 10.00 to 01.00 during summer season and 10.00 to 19.00 during the winter.
The menu is Mediterranean with a lot of central European Cuisine influence. Reservations are recommended.
Black Duck Garden – Athens City Museum Bistrot
I.Paparrigopoulou 5-7, Str., 10561 Athens
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