Gouva (Greek: Γούβα pronounced [ˈɣu.va]), also known as Agios Artemios (Greek: Άγιος Αρτέμιος pronounced [ˈaʝos aɾˈte.mi.os]) is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece.

Gouva
Γούβα
Neighborhood
Agios Artemios in Athens.svg
Location within Athens
Coordinates: 37°57′31″N 23°44′16″E / 37.95861°N 23.73778°E / 37.95861; 23.73778
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
116 31, 116 32
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

It is located to the southeast of central Athens between the First Cemetery of Athens and Dafni.

The district built at the beginning of the 20th century, initially by destitute Athenians. Later in this district were settled refugees from Asia Minor and laborers from Greek countryside.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Η γραφική και "φεγγαρόκτιστη" γειτονιά της Γούβας". mikros-romios.gr. Retrieved 4 April 2015.