Sepolia
Sepolia
Σεπόλια | ||
|---|---|---|
Neighbourhood | ||
Region Attica | | |
| City | Athens | |
| Postal code | 104 43, 104 44 | |
| Area code | 210 | |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr | |
Sepolia (Greek: Σεπόλια pronounced [seˈpo.ʎa]) is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece. The Sepolia metro station is situated in the neighborhood. Sepolia owes to its name in the Greek phrase esopolis (έσω πόλις), which means "inside the city".[1] Sepolia was a remote settlement until the latter part of the 19th century, a few kilometers away from Athens. The Greek Census of that period didn't include Sepolia as part of Athens. The Census of 1879, for example, refers to a population of 278 inhabitants.[2] During the following years, Sepolia joined Athens as a result of a population explosion.
Notable people
- NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
- NBAChampion
- NBAChampion
- Aggelos Mendrinos, sports writer
- Argyris Chionis (1943-2011) poet
Transport
In the past, it was also served by the Thymarakia suburban station and by tram 8 in Agios Meletis.
References
- ^ "Από που πήραν το όνομά τους διάφορες περιοχές της Αθήνας". pathfinder.gr. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ Greek census 1879
