Neos Kosmos (Greek: Νέος Κόσμος [ˈneos ˈkosmos] ⓘ; meaning "New World") is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece.
Neos Kosmos
Νέος Κόσμος | |
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Neighborhood | |
 Scene of Neos Kosmos, Athens, Greece | |
 Location within Athens municipality | |
| Coordinates: 37°57′32″N 23°43′57″E / 37.95889°N 23.73250°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 117 43, 117 44, 117 45, |
| Area code | 210 |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
History edit
In classical antiquity, the area of Neos Kosmos may have been the location of the gymnasium Cynosarges.
Geography edit
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 edit
Subway edit
Neos Kosmos has three Athens Metro subway stations: Syngrou–Fix, Neos Kosmos and Agios Ioannis.
Tram edit
Neos Kosmos is also served by the Athens Tram.
Sports edit
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.