Kolonaki

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Kolonaki
Κολωνάκι
Neighborhood
The main Avenue of Kolonaki
Location in Athens
Location in Athens
Coordinates: 37°58′40″N 23°44′30″E / 37.97778°N 23.74167°E / 37.97778; 23.74167
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
106 71, 106 72, 106 73, 106 74, 106 75, 106 76, 106 80, 115 21
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

Kolonaki (Greek: Κολωνάκι, pronounced [koloˈnaci]), literally "Little Column", is an upscale neighborhood in central Athens, Greece. It is located on the southern slopes of Mount Lycabettus. Its name derives from the two metre column (located in Kolonaki Square) that defined the area even before the area's urbanization.

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Museums and galleries include the Benaki Museum, inside a preserved neoclassical manor house, and the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art. Across the street from Vasilissis Sofias Avenue are the Byzantine Museum, and the War Museum of Athens.

Options for nightlife include bars, ouzeries, and tavernas.[1]

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Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ATHENS NIGHTLIFE – Our pick of the city's best bars". Why Athens. 14 April 2017.
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