| Native name | Νέος Κόσμος |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°57′32″N 23°43′57″E |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 117 43, 117 44, 117 45, |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Neos Kosmos (Greek: Νέος Κόσμος ˈneos ˈkosmos; meaning "New World") is a neighborhood in downtown Athens, Greece.
History
In classical antiquity, the area of Neos Kosmos may have been the location of the gymnasium Cynosarges.
Geography
Neos Kosmos is south of the historic centre of the city. Andrea Syngrou Avenue is one of the main roads of Neos Kosmos.
Climate
Neos Kosmos has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSh) closely bordering a hot-summer mediterranean (Csa) climate. It has mild winters and hot summers. It is the warmest area of Downtown Athens with an average annual temperature of 20.2°C. The highest temperature in Neos Kosmos was 42.8°C and it was recorded on August 3, 2021 while the minimum temperature that day was a stunning 32.2°C.[1][2] In July 2024 Neos Kosmos recorded 11 days with a minimum temperature over 30.0°C.[3]
Public Transportation
Subway
Neos Kosmos has three Athens Metro subway stations: , and .
Tram
Neos Kosmos is also served by the Athens Tram.
Sports
Thriamvos Athens, a multisport club founded in 1930, is based in Neos Kosmos. The club has won a panhellenic title in women's basketball and competes in various sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball.
References
- ^ "Meteo.gr - Προγνώσεις καιρού για όλη την Ελλάδα"
- ^ "Meteo search". Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Meteo search". Archived 31 August 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 March 2025.