The Longinos Grove is asm all grove in the Mets neighborhood, while speculations regarding its name include two versions. Accordingtothefirstversion, thegrovewasnamedafterthe Roman Centurion Longinus, who later converted to Christianity and was executed for this exact reason. WhenaskedtoconfirmthatJesuswasactuallydead, Longinususedhislancetopiercehis side; blood and water started to flow from the wound. ThedropsdrippedontheCenturion’sface, thushealinghis impaired vision that afflicted the Centurion.Then, accordingtotheEvangelists, hecriedout: “Truly this man is the Son of God”…However, according to the second version the grove was named after the philosopher Dionysius Cassius Longinus.
One of the most popular parks right at the heart of Athens, widely known since decades for its strange rumors of paranormal activity, lodges and tunnels with underground connections to every corner of Athens.Someeven claimthatthegroveissurroundedbyamysterious atmosphere and energy. However, theserumorsarefurtherenhanced by the fact that the park is separated from the First Cemetery of Athenswith only a small wall.
The Longinos Grove was renewed by the Alexander S. Onassis Foundation in collaboration with the Municipality of Athens, including the planting of more 2.500 new plants in an area of 750 sq. m. An intersection of routes with a surface of 2.200 sq.m. including a natural, stabilized floor, watering facilities that ensure an environmentally friendly maintenance of the area, fencing and benches that welcome both residents and travelersin Mets to make a stop and enjoy the landscape.
Absolute silence prevails in this grove and the sounds of the city are lost.
