Chalandri
Encyclopedia
Chalandri or Halandri is a northern suburb in Athens
, Greece
, and a municipality of the Attica region. It is the birthplace of Euripides
.
Chalandri is a suburb in Northern Athens, around 12 km from the centre; its location corresponds with one of the 10 ancient Dimoi (boroughs) of Athens, known as Flya . Until 40 years ago, it was a small village in Attica
. With the rapid expansion of Athens and of this village during the 60s and 70s, the two eventually met, and the border with Athens
is now indistinguishable. The area, nevertheless, remains relatively sparsely populated, and has one of the highest ratio of open green areas per citizen in Athens. Chalandri is also home to various embassies.
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, and a municipality of the Attica region. It is the birthplace of Euripides
Euripides
Euripides was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles. Some ancient scholars attributed ninety-five plays to him but according to the Suda it was ninety-two at most...
.
Chalandri is a suburb in Northern Athens, around 12 km from the centre; its location corresponds with one of the 10 ancient Dimoi (boroughs) of Athens, known as Flya . Until 40 years ago, it was a small village in Attica
Attica
Attica is a historical region of Greece, containing Athens, the current capital of Greece. The historical region is centered on the Attic peninsula, which projects into the Aegean Sea...
. With the rapid expansion of Athens and of this village during the 60s and 70s, the two eventually met, and the border with Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
is now indistinguishable. The area, nevertheless, remains relatively sparsely populated, and has one of the highest ratio of open green areas per citizen in Athens. Chalandri is also home to various embassies.
Quarters
- Aghia Barbara
- Ano Chalandri
- Ano Neo Chalandri
- Neo Chalandri
- Kato Chalandri
- Patima
- Metamorfosi
- Polydroso
- Toufa (or Fragoklisia)
- Sidera
- Synoikismos
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 54,320 |
| 1991 | 66,285 |
| 2001 | 71,684 |
Chalandri Metro Station
| Next station: Nomismatokopeio | Athens Metro Athens Metro The Athens Metro is an underground rapid transit system serving Athens, the capital city of Greece. It was constructed and owned by Attiko Metro S.A. and operated until 2011 by Attiko Metro Etaireia Leitourgias S.A.... Blue Line (Line 3) - To Monastiraki Monastiraki Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping... | Previous station: Doukissis Plakentias |