Akadimia, Athens Explained

Akadimia
Native Name:Ακαδημία
Native Name Lang:el
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Coordinates:37.98°N 23.7342°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Greece
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Attica
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Athens
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:106 79
Area Code:210
Website:www.cityofathens.gr

Akadimia (in Greek, Modern (1453-); pronounced as /a.ka.ðiˈmi.a/), literally "Academy", is a neighborhood in central Athens, Greece.

Located directly north and slight west of Syntagma Square, it is bounded by Akadimias Street, Panepistimiou Street, Solonos Street and Stadiou Street. It is named after the Academy of Athens, since this was the first educational building to be built there in 1859. One of the busiest areas of Athens, many important buildings are found here.

The Panepistimio metro station serves Line 2 of the Athens Metro, while there is a tram stop at Plateia Klafthmonos.

Notable buildings