Neos Kosmos ( el, Νέος Κόσμος ; meaning "New World") is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece.

History

In classical antiquity, the area of Neos Kosmos may have been the location of the gymnasium Cynosarges.

Geography

Neos Kosmos is south of the historic centre of the city.

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is one of the main roads of Neos Kosmos.

Public Transportation

Subway

Neos Kosmos has three Athens Metro

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stations: Syngrou Fix, Neos Kosmos and Agios Ioannis. NeosKosmos5

Tram

Neos Kosmos is also served by the Athens Tram.

Sports

Thriamvos Athens PAO Thriamvos Athinon ( el, ΠΑΟ Θρίαμβος Αθηνών) is a Greek sport club based in Athens. It was founded in 1930, originally under the name Mikrasiatiki Athens and later Doxa Athens. It has departments in football, basketball and ha ...

, a multisport club founded in 1930, is based in Neos Kosmos. The club has won a panhellenic title in women's basketball and competes in various sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball.

References

Neighbourhoods in Athens {{Athens-geo-stub