Neos Kosmos, Athens
For the Greek influenced newspaper in Australia, see Neos Kosmos (newspaper)
| Neos Kosmos | |
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| Periphery (Region) and Prefecture: | Attica |
| Metropolitan area: | Athens |
| City: | Athens |
| Location: Side: Latitude: Longitude: |
Southwestern 37.933 or 37°56" N lat. 23.71667 or 23°43' E long |
| Population percentage (2005): | - |
| Elevation: -lowest: -centre: -highest: |
50 m(centre) |
| Postal code: | - |
| Area/distance code: | 11-30-210 (030-210)-2 |
| Name of inhabitants: | - |
| Website: | www.cityofathens.gr |
Neos Kosmos (Greek: Νέος Κόσμος, meaning New World) is the name of a neighborhood in the southwestern part of the city of Athens, Greece, near to the historic centre. Neos Kosmos is linked with the Syngrou Avenue to the south.
It has two Attiko Metro subway stations, Neos Kosmos and Syngrou-Fix. It is recently linked with the tram.
In ancient times, the area of Neos Kosmos was one of the three famous gymnasium, the Kynosarges.
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[edit] Geography
Neos Kosmos is made up of many residential areas that have buildings as high as eight to ten storeys, as well as various shops and stores by its main avenues. Vouliagmenis Avenue is a particularly busy roadway with prominence in this area.
[edit] Persons
- Michail Baknanas, a person that lived in the 18th century
[edit] Nearest neighbourhoods
[edit] Nearest places
- Dafni, east
- Nea Smyrni, south
[edit] Photo gallery
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Typical residential buildings above shops in Neos Kosmos
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The Ascension church in Neos Kosmos
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Buildings along roadway in Neos Kosmos
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Tram stop of Neos Kosmos
