Neos Kosmos, Athens Explained

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.

History

In classical antiquity, the area of Neos Kosmos may have been the location of the gymnasium Cynosarges.

Geography

Neos Kosmos is south of the historic centre of the city. Andrea Syngrou Avenue is one of the main roads of Neos Kosmos.

Climate

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]

Public Transportation

Subway

Neos Kosmos has three Athens Metro subway stations:, and .

Tram

Neos Kosmos is also served by the Athens Tram.

Sports

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meteo.gr - Προγνώσεις καιρού για όλη την Ελλάδα .
  2. Web site: Meteo search . 14 June 2024.