Andrea Syngrou Avenue

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Andrea Syngrou Avenue (Greek: Λεωφόρος Ανδρέα Συγγρού) is a major road in Athens, linking the city centre with Poseidonos Avenue near the Bay of Faliro. It was planned and built by, and later named for, Andreas Syngros. It runs southwest to northeast. The Syngrou–Fix station of the Athens Metro's Red Line is situated near the northeastern end of the avenue. The avenue passes through the municipalities of Palaio Faliro, Kallithea, and Nea Smyrni, as well as the Municipality of Athens. The avenue is home to many hotels and functions as one of Athens' various central business districts, due to being home to many company headquarters

Andrea Syngrou Avenue
Λεωφόρος Ανδρέα Συγγρού
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Route information
Length6.23 km (3.87 mi)
Existed1883 (1883)–present
Major junctions
South endPoseidonos Avenue, Palaio Faliro 37°56′16″N 23°41′35″E / 37.93778°N 23.69306°E / 37.93778; 23.69306
North endAmalias Avenue, downtown Athens 37°58′6″N 23°43′54″E / 37.96833°N 23.73167°E / 37.96833; 23.73167
Location
CountryGreece
Major citiesPalaio Faliro, Kallithea, Nea Smyrni, Downtown Athens
Highway system
  • Highways in Greece
Syngrou in 1890
Name Destinations Notes
Athens
Kallirrois
Lagoumitzi
Nea Smyrni Kallithea A
Nea Smyrni Kallithea B
Nea Smyrni Kallithea C
Amfitheas
Delta Falirou
National Road

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