Kolonos (Greek: Κολωνός, pronounced [ko.loˈnos]) is a densely populated working-class district of Athens. It is named after the ancient deme, Hippeios Colonus.

Kolonos
Κολωνός
Neighborhood
Location within Athens municipality
Location within Athens municipality
Coordinates: 37°59′45″N 23°42′55″E / 37.99583°N 23.71528°E / 37.99583; 23.71528
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
104 44
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

The district hosts a multi-year football club, Attikos F.C., that was founded in 1919.[1]

History

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Kolonos is the site of ancient Colonus, a deme of ancient Attica.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Greece Team Colors". RSSSF. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  3. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 59, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.