Erythros Stavros

Erythros Stavros
Ερυθρός Σταυρός
Neighborhood
Location within Athens
Location within Athens
Coordinates: 37°59′29″N 23°46′9″E / 37.99139°N 23.76917°E / 37.99139; 23.76917
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
115 24
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

Erythros Stavros (Greek: Ερυθρός Σταυρός, pronounced [eɾiˈθɾos staˈvɾos]), meaning "Red Cross", is a neighborhood of Athens, located between the districts of Ambelokipoi, Ellinoroson and Girokomeio. It was named after the Red Cross Hospital, which is located in the center. It is also considered part of the Ambelokipi neighborhood. Apart from the hospital, this district is home to the Police School and the Ministry of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights. It is serviced by the Line 3 of Athens Metro and a plurality of bus lines.