Kolonaki

Coordinates: 37°58′40″N 23°44′30″E / 37.97778°N 23.74167°E / 37.97778; 23.74167
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Kolonaki
Κολωνάκι
Neighborhood
Region
Attica
CityAthens
Postal code
106 71, 106 72, 106 73, 106 74, 106 75, 106 76, 106 80, 115 21
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

Kolonaki (Greek: Κολωνάκι, pronounced [koloˈnaci]), literally "Little Column", is an upscale neighborhood in central Athens, Greece. It is located on the southern slopes of Mount Lycabettus. Its name derives from the two metre column (located in Kolonaki Square) that defined the area even before the area's urbanization.

Description

Shops in Kolonaki include boutiques such as Claviano, Massimo Dutti and Balenciaga and haute couture from Greek and international designers. One of its main shopping streets, Voukourestiou Street, is now known for its jewelry.

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Options for nightlife include bars, ouzeries, and tavernas.[1] There is outdoor seating on pedestrian walks, and the main Kolonaki Square (with the small column) is surrounded by cafes and restaurants.

The Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway, links Kolonaki to the summit of Mount Lycabettus. Kolonaki also hosts two metro stations, Evengelismos and Megaro Mousikis.

Parks and squares

Besides nearby Lycabettus, there are other small parks and open spaces:

  • Kolonaki Square
  • Dexamini, named after Hadrian's Reservoir.[2] Dexamini has a small square where young children often play football, a playground and a cafe.
  • Plateia Katsiki
  • Parko Eleftherias
  • Garden of Megaro Mousikis

Gallery

  • Detail from "Plan d'Athènes" 1853. Origins of the name of Kolonaki shown, with the location of the Column (Colonne) now in Kolonaki Square
    Detail from "Plan d'Athènes" 1853. Origins of the name of Kolonaki shown, with the location of the Column (Colonne) now in Kolonaki Square
  • The little column in Kolonaki Square
    The little column in Kolonaki Square
  • St. Nicholas church
    St. Nicholas church
  • View of Kolonaki Square
  • Early modern buildings
    Early modern buildings

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "ATHENS NIGHTLIFE – Our pick of the city's best bars". Why Athens. 14 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Hadrian's Reservoir". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2022-10-10.