Akadimia, Athens

Coordinates: 37°58′48″N 23°44′3″E / 37.98000°N 23.73417°E / 37.98000; 23.73417
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Akadimia
Ακαδημία
Neighborhood
Panepistimiou Street from above
Panepistimiou Street from above
Location within municipality of Athens
Location within municipality of Athens
Coordinates: 37°58′48″N 23°44′3″E / 37.98000°N 23.73417°E / 37.98000; 23.73417
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal Code
106 79
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

Akadimia (Greek: Ακαδημία, pronounced [a.ka.ðiˈmi.a]), literally "Academy", is a neighborhood in central Athens, Greece.

Located directly north and slight west of Syntagma Square, it is bounded by Akadimias Street, Panepistimiou Street, Solonos Street and Stadiou Street. It is named after the Academy of Athens, since this was the first educational building to be built there in 1859. One of the busiest areas of Athens, many important buildings are found here.

The Panepistimio metro station serves Line 2 of the Athens Metro, while there is a tram stop at Plateia Klafthmonos.

Notable buildings