Glyfada is a coastal suburb and municipality of the Southern Sector of Athens. It is the largest of the traditional southern suburbs and stretches from the Saronic Gulf to the roots of Hymettus. It is about 14 km from the center of Athens. Administratively it belongs to the Attica Region. It is considered a cosmopolitan suburb of Athens, with many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues and expensive homes by the sea.
The area of Glyfada in antiquity was called Aixoni and was one of the Municipalities of ancient Athens, known for its ecclesiastical triplet (barbouni). The name Glyfada is relatively recent and comes from the wells in the area, whose water is brackish, ie glyph.
In Glyfada there are two marinas, a spiritual and cultural center, sports centers, ten sports clubs among many others, as well as various cultural institutions. Important monuments have been erected in Glyfada, such as the marble statue of St. Chrysostom of Smyrna in Agia Triada Square, as well as the monument of G. Seferis and Elytis Street on Lambraki Street.
DJI Stephen Posted at 6-29 01:03
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DJI Stephen Posted at 6-30 03:08
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