Exarcheia
Εξάρχεια | |
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Community | |
Coordinates: 37°59′10″N 23°44′5″E / 37.98611°N 23.73472°E | |
Country | Greece |
Region | Attica |
City | Athens |
Postal code | 106 80, 106 81, 106 82, 106 83 |
Area code | 210 |
Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Exarcheia (Greek: Εξάρχεια pronounced [eˈksaɾ.çi.a]) is a community in central Athens, Greece close to the historical building of the National Technical University of Athens.[1][2] Exarcheia took its name from a 19th-century businessman named Exarchos (Greek: Έξαρχος) who opened a large general store there. Exarcheia is bordered on the east by Kolonaki and is framed by Patission Street, Panepistimiou Street and Alexandras Avenue. Exarcheia is known for being Athens' historical core of radical political and intellectual activism.[3] Exarcheia is often considered the anarchist quarter of Athens, known for its radical democracy.[1][4]
Often referred to as the anarchist neighborhood of Athens [...]