Kallithea, Suburb in Athens, Greece
Description
Kallithea is a densely built suburb south of Athens city center with mixed residential and commercial areas. The district consists of apartment buildings, shops, and public facilities spread throughout its neighborhoods.
History
The area was planned in the late 1800s and later served as a venue for major sporting events. Its growth as a modern suburb developed alongside Athens' expansion over the following decades.
Culture
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center hosts exhibitions and performances that reflect contemporary art and local interests. Visitors can experience theater productions, visual arts displays, and cultural events throughout the year.
Practical
Multiple metro stations and tram lines connect this suburb to central Athens and other districts. Buses also serve the area, providing additional routes to nearby neighborhoods and major hubs.
Did you know?
The area ranks among Europe's most densely populated suburbs with a concentration unusual even for a major city. This intense building density shapes the landscape with numerous residential blocks and closely spaced streets.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
1.4 km
National Library of Greece
1.2 km
Greek National Opera
1.4 km
Nea Smyrni Stadium
1.1 km
Eugenides Planetarium
1.2 km
Municipal Stadium of Kallithea "Grigoris Lambrakis"
1.7 km
Nea Smyrni Grove
1.4 km
Οnassis Cultural Centre
1.9 km
Trapped Escape Room Νεος Κόσμος
1.8 km
Church of the Saviour
1.5 km
Monika’s Diary Ban Bang Theory escape rooms
1.8 km
Adventure Arena
984 m
G-Factor Group Escape Rooms
337 m
Greek National Opera
1.4 km
Last Wish
1.9 km
Municipal Gallery of Kallithea Sofia Laskaridou
758 m
National Library of Greece building
1.3 km
Bust of Apostolos Manganaris, Nea Smyrni
886 m
Statue of Chrysostomos Smyrnis, Nea Smyrni
849 m
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, Nea Smyrni
1.4 km
Bust of Giorgos Seferis, Nea Smyrni
941 m
Building at Skra 31 - Kallithea (typografeio EAM)
253 m
20th Primary School, Kallithea
697 m
Revellakis refugee houses
210 m
PEAN building, Kallithea
797 m
Building at Matzagriotaki 8 and Doiranis - Kallithea
794 m
Laskaridou house
764 m
Building at Metamorfoseos 19 - Kallithea
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