Central Athens Regional Unit
Central Athens Regional Unit, Administrative division in Athens, Greece
Description
The Central Athens Regional Unit is an administrative division comprising eight municipalities that form the core area of the Athens metropolitan area. It spans an urban territory with dense population and varied city infrastructure.
History
The regional unit emerged in 2011 from the Kallikratis reform, which restructured Greek administrative divisions. This reorganization centralized services and simplified regional administration.
Culture
The area is home to numerous theaters, art galleries, and cultural institutions scattered throughout its eight municipalities. These spaces shape daily cultural life and make it a center for art and performance in the region.
Practical
Navigating the region with its several local offices is easiest when you keep track of each municipality's boundaries. Public transport makes all areas easy to reach.
Did you know?
The area is the most densely populated in Greece and shows what a compressed modern city looks like. This high concentration makes it an unusual example of urban density in the region.
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Parthenon
2.1 km
Acropolis of Athens
2.2 km
Agia Sophia Stadium
7.9 km
Platonic Academy
4.6 km
Panathenaic Stadium
802 m
Areopagus
2.4 km
Erechtheion
2.1 km
Temple of Athena Nike
2.2 km
Olympic Stadium in Athens
8.4 km
Temple of Olympian Zeus
1.5 km
Ancient Agora of Athens
2.6 km
Theatre of Dionysus
2 km
Temple of Hephaestus
2.7 km
Lyceum
1 km
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
2.3 km
Mount Lycabettus
1.8 km
Acropolis Museum
1.9 km
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
3 km
Tower of the Winds
2.2 km
Pnyx
2.7 km
Artemision Bronze
2.9 km
Stoa of Attalos
2.5 km
Ancient Agora of Athens
2.6 km
Zappeion
1.3 km
Old Royal Palace
1.5 km
Kritios Boy
1.9 km
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
5.9 km
Propylaea of Athens
2.3 km
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