Lykovrysi (; formerly Γλυκόβρυση ''Glykovrysi'') is a town in the
North Athens regional unit,
Attica
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,
Greece
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. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality
Lykovrysi-Pefki, of which it is a municipal unit/community.
Geography
Lykovrysi is located 11 km northeast of Athens city centre, east of the small river
Kifisos. The municipal unit has an area of 1.950 km
2.
The built-up area of Lykovrysi is continuous with those of the neighbouring towns of
Metamorfosi,
Pefki and
Irakleio.
Greek National Road 1 passes through the town.
Τhere are two primary schools, the '1st and the 2nd Primary School of Lykovrysi', a gymnasium (junior high school), the '1st Gymnasium of Lykovrysi', a lyceum (senior high school), the '1st Lyceum of Lykovrysi', as well as
St. Catherine's British Embassy School.
Historical population
Education
St.Catherine's British School in Athens is located in the town.
Administration
." St.Catherine's British School in Athens. Retrieved on February 20, 2015. "St. Catherine's British School Leoforos Venizelou 77 141 23 , Lykovrissi Athens, Greece"
See also
* List of municipalities of Attica
References
External links
City of Lykovrysi official website
{{Lykovrysi-Pefki div
Populated places in North Athens (regional unit)
Lykovrysi-Pefki