Psilalonia (Greek: Ψηλαλώνια, literally "ψηλά αλώνια", meaning "high threshing floors") is a square and

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in the central part of the city of Patras, approximately 1 km away from the downtown city center. Psilalonia are confined by Gounaris Street 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 Ioannis Kossos 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

Dimitrios Gounaris Dimitrios Gounaris (; 5 January 1867 – 28 November 1922) was a Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 25 February to 10 August 1915 and 26 March 1921 to 3 May 1922. Leader of the People's Party, he was the main ri ...

) *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 Greek People's Liberation Army Kostas Vourderis or Captain Karatzas as he is better known) *Nikita Street (named after greek officer of the Greek People's Liberation Army 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 Andreas Londos) *Charalambi Street (named after politician Asimakis Charambis) *Heilonos Patreos Street (named after ancient Wrestling Olympic Champion Chilon of Patras) *Elis Street (named after the Greek region of

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Famous Residents

* Zygmunt Mineyko {{coord missing, Greece Neighborhoods in Patras Streets and squares in Patras