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One of the very popular gardens of the city is the National Garden of Athens which was built in the year 1840 on orders from Queen Amalia. Located right in the heart of the city this garden along with the others are very popular outdoor recreational sights for the local residents as well as for the tourists. The surrounding hills of the city are covered in greens and have small pine forests.