Psilalonia (Greek: Ψηλαλώνια, literally "ψηλά αλώνια", meaning "high

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s") is a square and

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in the central part of the city of

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, approximately 1 km away from the downtown city center. Psilalonia are confined by

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and two other squares, 'Omonoia' and 'Wood Square'. Psilalonia is one of the city's most visited and bustling places, with the homonymous

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linking people from all ages and walks of life. It features

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trees, a playground, a fountain as well as a monument of

Germanos III of Old Patras Germanos III of Old Patras ( el, Παλαιών Πατρών Γερμανός Γʹ; 1771–1826), born Georgios Gotzias, was an Orthodox Metropolitan of Patras. He played an important role in the Greek Revolution of 1821, having diplomatic and ...

sculpted by

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as well as a number of restaurants.

Geography

The area is densely populated with numerous blocks of flats in the narrow nearby roads. Supermarkets, pastry shops and bakeries can easily be found all over the neighbourhood. Its total area covers approximately 5 to 6 km² while the total street length is approximately 30 to 40 km of which 6 to 8 km are main streets and the rest are residential.

Notable streets

* Gounaris Avenue (named after prime minister

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) *Erenstrole Street (named after the Delegate of the neutral Swedish Swiss Commission in the Second World War, Hans H Ehrenstråhle) *Karatza Street (named after greek officer of the

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Kostas Vourderis or Captain Karatzas as he is better known) *Nikita Street (named after greek officer of the

Nikolaos Polikratis or Captain Nikitas as he is better known) *Vassileiou Roufou Street (named after mayor of Patras Vassileios Roufos) *Smyrnis Street (named after the Byzantine city of

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) *Londou Street (named after military leader and politician

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) *Charalambi Street (named after politician Asimakis Charambis) *Heilonos Patreos Street (named after ancient Wrestling Olympic Champion

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) *Elis Street (named after the Greek region of

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)

Famous Residents

Zygmunt Mineyko Zygmunt Mineyko (Greek: Ζίγκμουντ Μινέικο; 1840 – 27 December 1925) was a Polish nobleman, army officer, scientist and engineer who later became a naturalized Greek citizen and a public figure in Greece. His son-in-law Georgios P ...

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