Stadiou Street

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Stadiou Street (Greek: Οδός Σταδíου) is Athens' major street linking the Omonoia and Syntagma Squares. It runs diagonally and is one-way from northwest to southeast. The street is named after the ancient stadium located about 3 km southeast of the downtown core and is aligned directly with the ancient stadium in some maps. This street had existed during ancient times. Klathmonos Square is a square that is located off the central part of this street.

Famous buildings within the street are the Bank of Greece building, and the Old Parliament.

[edit] History

The modern street was first rebuilt in the early to mid-19th century. The street was later paved. Streetcars and trolleys were added in the 20th century and the street was mainly two-way. Old two and three storey neo-classical buildings were located in this street. After the Greek Civil War, it became one way with three lanes and parking spaces. Traffic lights and lamp posts were later installed. In the 1990s several buildings were demolished and eight and ten story buildings were built in their place; several neo-classical buildings survive. Stadiou Street, which used to be an entrance to Omonia Square is now a pedestrian crossing and no longer continues through Omonoia.

[edit] Intersections

• Aiolou Street, one block north is the Patissi or 28 Oktovriou Street.
• Santaroza Street
• Stavrou Street
• Pesmetzoglou Street
• Dragatsanou Street
• Korai Street (walkway)
• Paparigopoulou Street
• Lada and Eduardo Lo Streets
• Omirou Street (no access)
• Amerikis and Kolokotroni Streets
• Voukourestiou Street (no access)