Probonas
Probonas or Promponas is a northern neighborhood of Athens, Greece.
Probonas is the northernmost neighborhood of Athens, located on its north-west angle. It borders Ano Patissia to the south, the town of Nea Chalkidona to the west, Perissos to the north and Rizoupoli, along with metro line 1 line to the east. On the west of Promponas, runs the torrent of Podoniftis, which is the border between the city of Athens and the municipality of Filadelfeia-Chalkidona.
Its name derives from Dimitrios Probonas, MP and doctor.
Transport
Ano Patisia metro station and Perissos metro station on Line 1 of the Athens Metro serve the area. There are bus lines passing from its south part on Chalkidos Street. The other main streets of the neighborhood are Antheon and Probona.Landmarks
- Probona Park
- Podoniftis torrent
- Athens' central flower market, Antheon St. 21-23 / Probona St. 26
- Two of the first tall buildings of Athens are situated in the area, constructed in the '70s, Tirinthos St. & Amipsiou St.