Aerides, Athens
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Aerides
Αέρηδες | ||
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Neighborhood | ||
Region Attica | | |
City | Athens | |
Postal code | 105 55, 105 56 | |
Area code | 210 | |
Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Aerides (
History
Aerides was considered the centre of Athens during the reign of King Otto (1832-62). A market was located here and the so-called 'Plane Tree Square' (πλατεία του πλατάνου) which was a barracks in which the Bavarian Army camped. Aiolou Street starts at the small park in which the Tower of the Winds is located and at the crossroads with Ermou Street was where most of the city's commercial traffic gathered. To the north, a market called Abatzidika opened, dealing in coarse fabrics.
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With the move of military quarters elsewhere, over time this once busy neighbourhood became quiet. On 1 May 1965, Aerides became part of Plaka, which it remains to the present day.
Aerides Bath
The Aerides Bath (Λουτρό των Αέρηδων) is a Turkish bath left over from the Ottoman rule. The bath remained opened until 1965.
Transport
Monastiraki metro station on Line 1 and Line 3 is the nearest station of the Athens Metro.
References
- ^ "4th RouteAdrianou street - Agion Asomaton street -Thiseio Metro - Thiseio". www.athenswalk.net. Retrieved 27 September 2017.