Kotzia Square, Public square in central Athens, Greece
Kotzia Square is a public plaza in central Athens featuring an octagonal fountain at its center. The fountain's sculpture, titled Theseus and created by Greek artist Sofia Vari, serves as the focal point of the open space.
The square was originally named Ludovikos Square in 1874 to honor Ludwig I of Bavaria but was renamed in the 1960s. Underground excavations conducted between 1985 and 1988 revealed ancient roads and burial monuments preserved beneath the plaza's surface.
Archaeological excavations between 1985 and 1988 uncovered remains of ancient roads and burial monuments beneath the square's surface.
The plaza is bounded by four main streets that connect to the wider city grid: Athinas to the west, Aiolou to the east, Eupolidos to the north, and Kratinou to the south. This central location makes it easy to find and a natural gathering point when walking through the historic center.
The plaza hosted cycling competitions during the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Large screens were installed here to show football matches during Euro 2004, turning the space into a public gathering venue for sports fans.
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