Marousi
Marousi
Μαρούσι | |
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UTC+3 (EEST) | |
Postal code | 151 xx |
Area code(s) | 21 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | www.maroussi.gr |
Marousi or Maroussi (Greek: Μαρούσι), also known as Amarousio (Αμαρούσιο), is a city and a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens urban area, Greece. Marousi dates back to the era of the ancient Athenian Republic; its ancient name was Athmonon (Ἄθμονον) and it represented one of the 10 Athenian sub-cities. The area held a main ancient temple, where Amarysia Artemis, the goddess of hunting, was adored. Consequently the city's modern name derives from that of the goddess, Amarysia, which denotes the origin of the worship back in Amarynthos, Euboea.
Geography
Marousi is situated 13 km (8 mi) northeast of Athens city centre. The municipality has an area of 12.938 km2.
The main thoroughfare is
Marousi is also home to a number of prestigious public (
Economy
Marousi's favourable infrastructure (
Vivartia has its head office in Marousi.[3]
Google Athens is headquartered in Marousi.[4]
Education
The new building of
Sports
Maroussi is the place of
Sport clubs based in Maroussi | |||
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Club | Founded | Sports | Achievements |
Maroussi B.C. | 1950 | Basketball | 2001 European cup in Basketball. |
A.C. Doukas | 1979 | Basketball, Handball, Futsal and other sports | Panhellenic titles in Handball and Futsal |
Niki Maroussi | 1991 | Basketball | Presence in Beta National basketball |
Triton Maroussi |
1994 | Water Polo |
Presence in A1 National women |
Marousi 2004 | 1998 | Baseball | Panhellenic titles in baseball |
Historical population
Year | Population |
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1981 | 48,150 |
1991 | 64,092 |
2001 | 69,470 |
2011 | 72,333 |
2021 | 71,830 |
The village was historically Arvanitika speaking, however due to its proximity to Athens, it has undergone a language shift.[8]
Twin cities
Marousi is
Notable people
- Prince Michael of Greece (1938–), also known as Michel de Grece, son of Prince Christopher of Greece and grandson of King George I of the Hellenes. Prince Michael lived in Marousi from his marriage to Marina Karella in 1965, since late 1970s.[timeframe?]
- Stratos Iordanoglou (1997–), basketball player
- Vicky Kaya (1978–), fashion model and actress
- Christos Kollias (born 1986), Greek basketball player
- Labis Livieratos, singer
- Spiridon Louis (1873–1940), a Greek water-carrier who won the first modern-day Marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics, thereby becoming a national hero
- Aimilia Tsoulfa, Golden Medalist in Sailing, Athens Olympic Games 2004
- Lydia Venieri, Artist
- Aliki Vougiouklaki (1934–1996), movie star and singer who appeared in 42 movies, mostly musicals
- Victor Vernicos (born 2006), Singer and Socialite [9]
Gallery
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Nerantziotissa stationat Marousi.
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Agia Filothei neighbourhood at Marousi
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Pindou Square
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Mount Hymettusfrom Marousi
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Ολυμπιακό Στάδιο με σύννεφα.
See also
References
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Μόνιμου Πληθυσμού κατά δημοτική κοινότητα" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.
- ^ "Contact" (Archive). Vivartia. Retrieved on 6 June 2014. "VIVARTIA 10, Ziridi str 15123 – MAROUSI" - Address in Greek (Archive): "VIVARTIA ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΩΝ Α.Ε. Ζηρίδη 10 15123 – ΜΑΡΟΥΣΙ-ΑΘΗΝΑ"
- ^ "Google locations." Google. Retrieved on May 25, 2016. "Google Athens 7 Fragoklissias St, 2nd floor Marousai Athens 151 25, Greece "
- ^ "Kontakt." German School of Athens. Retrieved on 17 January 2015. "Dimokritou 6 & Ziridi GR 151 23 Maroussi"
- ^ "Dais Indoor Hall". daiscenter.gr. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "Κλειστό Αμαρουσίου". stadia.gr. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ Sasse, Hans-Jürgen (1974). "Arvanitika: the long Hellenic centuries of an Albanian variety". International Journal of the Sociology of Language. 132–134: 53.
- ^ "Victor from Greece: "I hope I can inspire people with my song"". 17 March 2023.