Votanikos

Votanikos (Greek: Βοτανικός, pronounced [votaniˈkos]) is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece. The area is named after a nearby botanical garden situated to the southwest (Athens Botanical Gardens). The eastern part is residential; the western part is forested and industrialized. The subdivision has no squares but has a nearby school. Major streets bordering this subdivision include Patsi Street to the west, Athinon Avenue to the north, Konstantinopouleos Avenue and the rail to the south and Petrou Ralli Avenue to the south. The Iera Odos runs in the middle. The population is 5,000–6,000, and the area is about 0.5 km². Athens's first mosque will be in Votanikos district.

Votanikos
Βοτανικός
Neighborhood
Iera Odos in Votanikos
Location within municipality of Athens
Coordinates: 37°58′53″N 23°42′22″E
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
118 55
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr
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