Polygono, Athens
Neighborhood in Athens, Attica, Hellas
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Polygono (Greek: Πολύγωνο pronounced [poˈli.ɣo.no]) is a neighbourhood of Athens, Greece. In contrast to surrounding areas, it is not as densely populated, owing to a ban on the construction of multi-storey buildings.
Polygono
Πολύγωνο | |
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Neighborhood | |
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 Location within Athens | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′54″N 23°45′32″E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 114 76, 115 72 |
| Area code | 210 |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
The courts for Athens are located in this district.
The name of the area derives from a polygonal platform which once used to be set up for parades, opposite what are now the courthouses. The ancient name of the area was Anchesmos (Greek: Αγχεσμός). The area is also sometimes referred to as Gypareika (Greek: Γυπαρέικα), because Pavlos Gyparis, personal guard to Eleftherios Venizelos once owned a property there. For this reason, the area is also sometimes known as "Eleftherios Venizelos' neighbourhood" and its central park is named after him.