Girokomeio, Athens Explained

Girokomeio
Native Name:Γηροκομείο
Native Name Lang:el
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Coordinates:37.9969°N 23.765°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:115 24
Area Code:210
Website:www.cityofathens.gr

Girokomeio or Girokomio (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Γηροκομείο in Greek, Modern (1453-); pronounced as /ʝiɾokoˈmio/), meaning 'nursing home' is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece.

It is named after a large old people's nursing home in the area.

Transport

Panormou metro station on Line 3 of the Athens Metro is the closest station.