Probonas or Promponas (Greek: Προμπονάς pronounced [pɾoboˈnas]) is a northern neighborhood of Athens, Greece.
Probonas
Προμπονάς | |
|---|---|
Neighborhood | |
 Location within Athens municipality | |
| Coordinates: 38°1′18″N 23°44′37″E / 38.02167°N 23.74361°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 111 43 |
| Area code | 210[dubious ] |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Probonas is the northernmost neighborhood of Athens, located on its north-west angle. It borders Ano Patissia to the south, the town of Nea Chalkidona to the west, Perissos to the north and Rizoupoli, along with metro line 1 line to the east. On the west of Promponas, runs the torrent of Podoniftis, which is the border between the city of Athens and the municipality of Filadelfeia-Chalkidona.
Its name derives from Dimitrios Probonas (1874–1949), MP and doctor.
Transport edit
Ano Patisia metro station and Perissos metro station on Line 1 of the Athens Metro serve the area. There are bus lines passing from its south part on Chalkidos Street. The other main streets of the neighborhood are Antheon and Probona.
Landmarks edit
- Probona Park (alsos)
- Podoniftis torrent
- Athens' central flower market, Antheon St. 21-23 / Probona St. 26
- Two of the first tall buildings of Athens are situated in the area, constructed in the '70s (18-storey and 15-storey high), Tirinthos St. & Amipsiou St.