Gradually, the site will develop habitats such as forest, Mediterranean scrub and prairie and will include collections of plants arranged on thematic paths according to their use in medicine, cooking, floriculture etc. Visitors will therefore be able to walk on paths dedicated to edible plants, aromatic plants, plants in mythology and plants in folklore, allowing themselves to be surprised not only by the scents and aromas of the island but also by the many connections existing between the plant environment and Greek culture. Did you know, for example, that the asphodels so numerous on the island were planted in burial places to ensure, with their nutrient-rich root, sustenance for the deceased on their journey to the afterlife? And that it was a goddess, Athena, who planted the first olive tree in homage to the citizens of the main city of Attica, Athens, giving Greece one of its main economic resources?
In 2008, an artificial lake with a capacity of 500 cubic meters of water was created inside the park to house Mediterranean aquatic plants and fish, enrich the area open to visitors and provide a precious water reserve in the event of a forest fire.
During the hottest summer months, it is clearly not possible to find the plants in full bloom, so we recommend a visit to the botanical garden especially in spring or early autumn to fully enjoy the colours and scents of the plants and admire the many species of insects that have found in the botanical garden an ideal place to live safely. Walking among orchids, thyme and oregano plants, butterflies and multi-coloured dragonflies near the pond you can take wonderful photographs of this fascinating microcosm! Those who want to visit the park in the height of summer will still find numerous aromatic plants with inebriating scents and interesting information on the different native plants of the island. The entrance ticket also includes a visit to the exhibition dedicated to the 1953 earthquake set up in the center of Argostoli.
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