Polygono, Athens Explained

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.