Neos Kosmos, Athens

For the Greek influenced newspaper in Australia, see Neos Kosmos (newspaper)
Neos Kosmos
Νέος Κόσμος
Neighborhood

Scene of Neos Kosmos, Athens, Greece
Neos Kosmos
Coordinates: 37°57′32″N 23°43′57″E / 37.95889°N 23.73250°E / 37.95889; 23.73250Coordinates: 37°57′32″N 23°43′57″E / 37.95889°N 23.73250°E / 37.95889; 23.73250
Country Greece
Region Attica
City Athens
Website www.cityofathens.gr

Neos Kosmos (Greek: Νέος Κόσμος, [ˈneos ˈkosmos]; meaning New World) is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece.

History

In classical antiquity, the area of Neos Kosmos may have been the location of the gymnasium Cynosarges.

The Ascension church in Neos Kosmos

Geography

Neos Kosmos is south of the historic centre of the city. Andrea Syngrou Avenue is one of the main roads of Neos Kosmos.

Public Transportation

Subway

Neos Kosmos has three Attiko Metro subway stations: Syngrou Fix, Neos Kosmos and Agios Ioannis.

Buildings along roadway in Neos Kosmos

Tram

Neos Kosmos is also served by the Athens Tram.

Sports

Thriamvos Athens, a multisport club founded in 1930, based in Neos Kosmos. The club has won a panhellenic title in women basketball and has departments in various sport such as football, basketball and volleyball.

References

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