By the name "Zappeio", we refer both to the building and the garden that surrounds it. The magnificent Zappeio Mansion, a donation of Evangelos and Konstantinos Zappas from Epirus, was completed in 1888 and has since been linked to important events and competitions. The surrounding area had been the main meeting place of the Athenians for several years. The Athens of the Belle Époque met the garden of Zappeio and the picturesque Patisserie next to Ilissos River (back then it had not run dry yet) manifesting the vibrancy of the city that bustled with ideas and developments. There are also options for beverage or dining in the precinct, while in Zappeio Mansion several events are often hosted.