Kolokynthou Explained

Kolokynthou
Native Name:Κολοκυνθού
Native Name Lang:el
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Coordinates:37.9967°N 23.7036°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:104 42
Area Code:210
Website:www.cityofathens.gr

Kolokynthou (in Greek, Modern (1453-); pronounced as /ko.lo.cinˈθu/) is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. In the past, in this area there were farms and gardens.

The neighbourhood's name likely relates with the Greek word kolokythi ("zucchini") that was ordinary in the gardens. Today this area is an industrial zone between Colonus and Peristeri.