Kolonos (Greek: Κολωνός, pronounced [ko.loˈnos]) is a densely populated working-class district of Athens. It is named after the ancient deme, Hippeios Colonus.
Kolonos
Κολωνός | |
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Neighborhood | |
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 Location within Athens municipality | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′45″N 23°42′55″E / 37.99583°N 23.71528°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 104 44 |
| Area code | 210 |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
The district hosts a multi-year football club, Attikos F.C., that was founded in 1919.[1]
History
editKolonos is the site of ancient Colonus, a deme of ancient Attica.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Greece Team Colors". RSSSF. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 59, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.