Athens ( Greek :Αθήνα) is the capital and largest city of the Greek Republic of . It is located at the southern end of Balkan Peninsula and has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. The total urban area is 412 square kilometers, making it the eighth largest city in Europe and one of the European Union's commercial centers.
Athens has been recorded in the book for more than 3,000 years and is known as the "cradle of Western civilization". Athens is also the birthplace of European philosophy and has had a significant impact on European and world culture. A large number of historical great men such as Socrates and Plato were born, and they are called the origin of democracy.
Athens still retains many historical relics and a large number of artistic works. The most famous of them is Herbia of the Acropolis , which is regarded as a symbol of Western culture.
In Athens, there are 25 areas in the city center alone. Today, let’s take a brief look with the editor.
1, Neos Kosmos
Connect to Daphny in the east, Kariti and Cocati in the west, Pancrates in the north, and Smani in the south.
Neos Kosmos has very convenient transportation. There are three subway stations in the area, namely Syngrou-Fix, Neos Kosmos and Agios Loannis Stations, and 5 stations on the light rail Tram route directly to Glyfada and Vora in the south. Vouliagmenis Avenue, Fox, Kasomoulis, Neos Kosmos and Baknana Stations.
2, Pagkrati Pangrati
is located in the southeast of the Acropolis tourist belt. It is the ruins of the first Olympic Games , which attracts many tourists every year. In addition, the area is surrounded by many five-star hotels including Hilton Hotel next to the main road, attracting many investors.
Deep into the residential area of Pagkrati Pangrati, you can feel the unique enthusiasm and charm of Athens. As one of the largest gathering areas for residents, public community entertainment activities are often held here, and life is very rich.
3, Koukaki
Next to Athens Acropolis. In recent years, this area has attracted more and more attention from foreign tourists and locals in Greece . Especially for foreign tourists, there are many airbnb B&Bs run by locals. This area has been rated as one of the most interesting 5 blocks in the world.
Koukaki is located in the National Museum of Contemporary Art of Athens. There are also many bars, restaurants and boutique shops, which sell a lot of local specialty items, which are very popular among foreign tourists.
4, Makrygianni
Makrygianni is also directly called the Acropolis, located on the south side of the Acropolis. The Acropolis Museum is located in this area, which is sandwiched between Areopagitou and West Guru Avenue. More houses in this area are used for airbnb homestay investment.
5, Syntagma & National Garden
Here is a business-oriented place, mainly Constitution Square and commercial blocks.
6, Kolonaki
These are all Greek celebrities and gentry living here. There are many high-end consumption places in the area, as well as various galleries, bars, and entertainment venues. Athens' famous Wolf Mountain is in this area and is basically a must-visit place for foreign tourists.
Kolonaki's house is the most luxurious in the city center. There are many houses with a total of 500,000 euros or even more than 1 million euros. They have common characteristics of the rich area, and the house area is generally relatively large.
7, Plaka
As a tourist area, there have always been few residential houses on sale here, most of which are detached houses, and the prices are not expensive, many of them are around one million euros!
8, Exarcheia
is located here. There are many restaurants and bars in this area, which are loved by young people.Some of the young people in Athens are anarchists, and if there is any dissatisfaction, they often express their demands collectively in this area.
9, Historic Triangle
This area is a historical scenic spot for eating, drinking and having fun, and you can eat the special food of Mediterranean .
10 and Kaisariani
are located 3 kilometers southeast of the Acropolis of Athens. This area is mainly for living and living. There are also many restaurants and bars, mainly concentrated in the area of Caesaliani Square, and there are also Hilton Hotels nearby. Most of the areas in this area are mainly residential houses, and most of the residential houses are apartments.
11, Ilissia
is named after the Ilysos River. Some of its neighborhoods are located next to the University of Athens , and the other part is commonly known as the Hilton District because it is very close to the Hilton Hotel.
This bustling area is only a short walking distance from the Kolonaki District where celebrities gather. This section also contains many famous monuments in Athens, such as the Marble Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, the Zapiong Palace, the National Garden, etc.
12, Zografou
is about 4 kilometers away from the Acropolis tourist belt. The urban area here is relatively developed and is also the campus location of the University of Athens and other higher education institutions. Here students and teachers account for a large proportion of the total population of residents, and the overall quality of residents is very high.
What is more worth mentioning is that Athens National Forest Park and the mountains are in this area, making it an excellent place for leisure and outings.
13, Goudi
is an area dominated by residents' communities, with a badminton theater built for the 2004 Greek Olympic Games. Now this venue is used as a multi-purpose venue, where international conferences, musicals, musicals, etc. are often held. There are also children's hospitals, military hospitals, , and the living facilities are very complete.
14, Ampelokipoi
is located in the northeast of the Acropolis tourist belt, adjacent to the consulate area where wealthy and elites gather in the north. Many large private hospitals are gathered here. In addition, the police station and the court have also gathered in the area, with local residents mostly government officials and civil servants, which also ensures a good local security environment. There is a subway line passing by, and there is also a large park not far away. The living environment is pleasant and the transportation is very convenient.
2021, the most popular areas for buyers in the city and surrounding Athens are Kolonaki, Lycabettus, Ambelokipoi, Pentagono, Pangrati, Kypseli and Glyfada in the southern suburbs.
15, Polygono
Keywords and Poligono are next to Amberoquipi. Poligono has a certain slope, and the residential density here is not high. Because the government restricts the construction of multi-story buildings, it is mainly residential areas.
16, Monastiraki
This is mainly a tourist area and a flea market. It is commercially developed here and is very close to Constitution Square. Interestingly, the pedestrian street of Mona Stirazzi Square is next to the subway tracks. This subway looks like an exhibition, but it is actually a moving subway.
17, Psirri
This area is very small, all of which are trails and shops, and abandoned old houses with historical ages. The homestays here are extremely popular.
18, Thiseio
is sandwiched between Mona Stirazzi Square and Plaka. It is the favorite place for locals to hang out. There are many cafes and bars here, and there are various traditional or fashionable new restaurants here. This area is relatively small, with excellent location and few houses on sale.
19, Kato Petralona & Ano Petralona
This area is very charming, the people living in are relatively young, the income is average, but the cultural environment is pretty good, there are many artistic and middle-class people here.
20, Gazi
This is now an entertainment area, with nightclubs and rich catering. But in the past, Gazi's direct center was the gas factory in Athens, where many working people lived and the Muslim population moved to work. Later, the gas plant was transformed into a cultural center and often held events and concerts.
21, Votanikos
Old industrial zone, there are many old factories and auto repair sites here. Not suitable for investment or living.
22, Akademia Platonos
Light industrial zone, there are many old factories. There are some residential areas in the area.
23, Kolokynthou
Old industrial zone. Most of them live in laborers.
24, Sepolia
Sepolia is located in the north of the central city of Athens, only 13 minutes' ride from the main city of Athens. Close to the main road of the city, the subway line passes through the city, making the transportation convenient. The area is mainly residential areas and has complete basic living facilities.
25, Victoria
is located in the north of the Athens Tourism Center, close to the tourist and leisure area full of bars and romantic restaurants. Chinese people like to compare this place to Beijing's Sanlitun . The nightclub culture here is deeply loved by local young people and foreign tourists.
There is also a Rijkstan Museum of Athens. Victoria has a high overall green coverage rate, with two large parks and a relatively high terrain. In some areas, you can also enjoy panoramic views of Athens.
There are two subway lines passing through the area, making the area one of the most popular residential areas among the locals in Athens
