Polygono | |
Native Name: | Πολύγωνο |
Native Name Lang: | el |
Settlement Type: | Neighborhood |
Coordinates: | 37.9983°N 23.7589°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: | 114 76, 115 72 |
Area Code: | 210 |
Website: | www.cityofathens.gr |
Polygono (in Greek, Modern (1453-); pronounced as /poˈli.ɣo.no/) is a neighbourhood of Athens, Greece. In contrast to surrounding areas, it is not as densely populated, owing to a ban on the construction of multi-storey buildings.
The courts for Athens are located in this district.
The name of the area derives from a polygonal platform which once used to be set up for parades, opposite what are now the courthouses. The ancient name of the area was Anchesmos . The area is also sometimes referred to as Gypareika, due to the fact that Pavlos Gyparis, personal guard to Eleftherios Venizelos once owned a property there. For this reason, the area is also sometimes known as "Eleftherios Venizelos' neighbourhood" and its central park is named after him.