Psilalonia


Psilalonia is a square and neighbourhood in the central part of the city of Patras, approximately 1 km away from the downtown city center. Psilalonia is confined by Gounaris Street and two other squares, 'Omonoia' and 'Wood Square'.
Psilalonia is one of the city's most visited and bustling places, with the homonymous square linking people from all ages and walks of life. It features palm trees, a playground, a fountain, as well as a monument of Germanos III of Old Patras sculpted by Ioannis Kossos, as well as several restaurants.

Geography

The area is densely populated with numerous blocks of flats on the narrow nearby roads. Supermarkets, pastry shops, and bakeries can easily be found all over the neighbourhood. Its total area covers approximately 5 to 6 km², while the total street length is approximately 30 to 40 km, of which 6 to 8 km are main streets and the rest are residential.

Notable streets

  • Gounaris Avenue
  • Erenstrole Street
  • Karatza Street
  • Nikita Street
  • Vassileiou Roufou Street
  • Smyrnis Street
  • Londou Street
  • Charalambi Street
  • Heilonos Patreos Street
  • Elis Street

    Famous Residents

  • Zygmunt Mineyko
Category:Neighbourhoods in Patras
Category:Streets and squares in Patras