Neos Kosmos | |
Native Name: | Νέος Κόσμος |
Native Name Lang: | el |
Settlement Type: | Neighborhood |
Coordinates: | 37.9589°N 23.7325°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: | 117 43, 117 44, 117 45, |
Area Code: | 210 |
Website: | www.cityofathens.gr |
Neos Kosmos (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Νέος Κόσμος in Greek, Modern (1453-); pronounced as /ˈneos ˈkosmos/; meaning "New World") is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece.
In classical antiquity, the area of Neos Kosmos may have been the location of the gymnasium Cynosarges.
Neos Kosmos is south of the historic centre of the city. Andrea Syngrou Avenue is one of the main roads of Neos Kosmos.
Neos Kosmos has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSh) closely bordering a hot-summer mediterranean (Csa) climate. It has mild winters and hot summers. It is the warmest area of Downtown Athens with an average annual temperature of 20.2°C. The highest temperature in Neos Kosmos was 42.8°C and it was recorded on August 3, 2021 while the minimum temperature that day was a stunning 32.2°C. [1] [2]
Neos Kosmos has three Athens Metro subway stations:, and .
Neos Kosmos is also served by the Athens Tram.
Thriamvos Athens, a multisport club founded in 1930, is based in Neos Kosmos. The club has won a panhellenic title in women's basketball and competes in various sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball.