Probonas
Προμπονάς | |
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Neighborhood | |
 Location within Athens municipality | |
| Coordinates: 38°1′18″N 23°44′37″E / 38.02167°N 23.74361°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 111 43 |
| Area code | 210[dubious ] |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Probonas or Promponas (Greek: Προμπονάς pronounced [pɾoboˈnas]) is a northern neighborhood of Athens, Greece.
Probonas is the northernmost neighborhood of Athens, located on its north-west angle. It borders Ano Patissia to the south, the town of Nea Chalkidona to the west, Perissos to the north and Rizoupoli, along with metro line 1 line to the east. On the west of Promponas, runs the torrent of Podoniftis, which is the border between the city of Athens and the municipality of Filadelfeia-Chalkidona.
Its name derives from Dimitrios Probonas (1874–1949), MP and doctor.
Transport
Ano Patisia metro station and Perissos metro station on Line 1 of the Athens Metro serve the area. There are bus lines passing from its south part on Chalkidos Street. The other main streets of the neighborhood are Antheon and Probona.
Landmarks
- Probona Park (alsos)
- Podoniftis torrent
- Athens' central flower market, Antheon St. 21-23 / Probona St. 26
- Two of the first tall buildings of Athens are situated in the area, constructed in the '70s (18-storey and 15-storey high), Tirinthos St. & Amipsiou St.
Places adjacent to Probonas | |
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References
This page was last edited on 17 May 2023, at 10:11