Gyzi
Gyzi
Γκύζη | |
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Neighborhood | |
![]() Alexandras Avenue in Gyzi | |
![]() Location within Athens | |
Coordinates: 37°59′30″N 23°45′15″E / 37.99167°N 23.75417°ECoordinates: 37°59′30″N 23°45′15″E / 37.99167°N 23.75417°E | |
Country | Greece |
Region | Attica |
City | Athens |
Postal code | 114 73, 114 74, 114 75, 115 22 |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Gyzi (Greek: Γκύζη [ˈgi.zi] (listen)); is a neighbourhood of Athens, Greece.
Etymology[]
The area was named around 1925 after famous painter Nikolaos Gyzis. By all rights, the neighbourhood should have been called Γύζη (pronounced [ˈʝi.zi]). However, due to the fact that he signed his paintings using the Latin alphabet (as he lived in Germany for a time period), this was reabsorbed into the Greek language with the current spelling and pronunciation.
History and amenities[]
Gyzi was rapidly urbanised during the 1960s and 1970s.
The nearest metro stations (line 3) are Ampelokipi and Panormou.
It is popular among Greeks for having a strong base of Panathinaikos fans, one of the most historical Greek athletic clubs. Gyzi used to have a small river, the Vafeiochori, which was situated where Vafeiochoriou street is today. Local teams include and Panellinios. There are two primary schools and four high schools in the area.
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