Psychiko

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Psychiko (Greek:Ψυχικό; older form Psychikon) is a suburb of Athens, Greece. "Psych-" comes from Psyche meaning soul. The literal meaning of the word Psychico, is an act of compassion and goodwill.

Psychiko is located to the south of the Olympic stadium. Psychiko is divided in two municipalities, Psychiko (which is sometimes referred to as Palio Psychiko or Paleo Psychiko) and Neo Psychiko.

Psychiko is a strictly residential suburb of Athens, with commercial businesses allowed only within two small designated zones, the "Nea Agora" (New Market) and the "Palia Agora" (Old Market). Current regulations restrict buildings to be fully detached, with a maximum of 3 floors. Psychiko was formerly home to many aristocrats and people of royalty. It remains to be one of the wealthiest suburbs of Athens, with very high land value. Many embassies—especially those of Middle Eastern countries—are located in Psychiko and Neo Psychiko and some are in neighbouring Filothei. It is widely considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Athens, and was the home to Queen Frederika of Greece until the military coup d'etat of 1967. Several Greek private schools are located in Psychiko: Athens College, Moraitis School, Arsakeio, as well as the most historic public school, Varvakeio. Public municipal facilities include a very active cultural center (see external link), a 6-court tennis club, an indoor basketball/volleyball stadium with 3 ping-pong tables, an outdoor basketball and volleyball court and a rollerskating rink.

Historical population

Year Municipal population Change Density
1981 10,775 - 3,591.667/km²
1991 10,592 1,760/8.46% 3,530.667/km²

Embassies

Though containing mostly residential areas, Psychiko is also the location of many embassies from around the world.

Embassies

(Embassies and Consulates located in same building unless otherwise noted)

  • BULGARIA
  • CHINA
  • CROATIA
  • CZECH REPUBLIC
  • GEORGIA
  • HUNGARY
  • INDONESIA
  • IRAN
  • IRAQ
  • ISRAEL
  • JORDAN
  • KUWAIT
  • LEBANON
  • LIBYA
  • MOROCCO
  • PHILIPPINES
  • POLAND
  • ROMANIA
  • RUSSIA
  • SAUDI ARABIA
  • SLOVAKIA
  • SLOVENIA
  • SYRIA
  • THAILAND
  • TUNISIA
  • VATICAN CITY STATE
  • VENEZUELA

Consulates

  • ICELAND
  • LIBYA
  • POLAND
  • TURKEY




North: Filothei
West: Galatsi Psychiko East: Neo Psychiko and Cholargos
South: Athens


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See also

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