Gizi

Gizi Γκύζη
Neighborhood
Gizi
Coordinates: 37°59′30″N 23°45′15″E / 37.99167°N 23.75417°E / 37.99167; 23.75417Coordinates: 37°59′30″N 23°45′15″E / 37.99167°N 23.75417°E / 37.99167; 23.75417
Country	Greece
Region	Attica
City	Athens
Website	www.cityofathens.gr

Gizi (alt. Gyzi, Gkyzi or Gkizi []; is a neighbourhood of Athens, Greece. It was inhabited around the 1960s - 1970s. The nearest metro stations (line 3) are Ampelokipoi and Panormou. It is popular among Greeks for having a strong base of Panathinaikos fans, the most historical Greek athletic club. Gizi used to have a small river, the Vafeiochori, which was situated where Vafeiochoriou street is today. Local teams include Giziakos and Panellinios. There are two primary schools and four high schools in the area.

Neighbourhoods of Athens

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