Green Roofs in Athens
by Andrew Michael Clements
For the full text of this article see The Mediterranean Garden No 59, January 2010
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The roof of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Constitution Square,
Athens,
with the Greek Parliament in the background.
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The roof of the Ministry of Economy and Finance with Lykabettus Hill in the background.
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A green roof in the Keramikos district of central Athens, also used as recreational space.
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Sunset on a green roof in Kapandriti, Attica, used by the owner as a quiet space,
away from it all, and as a herb garden.
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A green ‘roof’ on a balcony in the Patissia district of Athens.
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