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Polygono, Athens

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Polygono (Greek: Πολύγωνο pronounced [poˈli.ɣo.no]) is a neighbourhood of Athens, Greece. In contrast to surrounding areas, it is not as densely populated, owing to a ban on the construction of multi-storey buildings. The courts for Athens are located in this district. The name of the area derives from a polygonal platform which once used to be set up for parades, opposite what are now the courthouses. The ancient name of the area was Anchesmos (Greek: Αγχεσμός). The area is also sometimes referred to as Gypareika (Greek: Γυπαρέικα), due to the fact that Pavlos Gyparis, personal guard to Eleftherios Venizelos once owned a property there. For this reason, the area is also sometimes known as "Eleftherios Venizelos' neighbourhood" and its central park is named after him.

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Polygono, Athens
Λουτζή, Athens Πολύγωνο (7th District of Athens)

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N 37.998333333333 ° E 23.758888888889 °
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114 76 Athens, Πολύγωνο (7th District of Athens)
Attica, Greece
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