Neos Kosmos, Athens

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

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

Neos Kosmos Νέος Κόσμος
Neighborhood
Scene of Neos Kosmos, Athens, Greece
Location within Athens municipality
Coordinates: 37°57′32″N 23°43′57″E
Country	Greece
Region	Attica
City	Athens
Postal code	117 43, 117 44, 117 45,
Area code(s)	210
Website	www.cityofathens.gr

History

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

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 Athens Metro subway stations: Syngrou Fix, Neos Kosmos and Agios Ioannis.

Buildings along Kasomouli Street in Neos Kosmos

Tram

Neos Kosmos is also served by the Athens Tram.

Sports

Thriamvos Athens, a multisport club founded in 1930, is based in Neos Kosmos. The club has won a panhellenic title in women's basketball and competes in various sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball.

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