Kolonaki Square

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Kolonaki Square (Greek: Πλατεία Κολωνακίου), is located in central Athens, Greece. The Square is named after small ancient column in the center of the square and has given its informal name to the surrounding district Kolonaki. The official name of this square is Plateia Filikis Etaireias (Greek: Πλατεία Φιλικής Εταιρείας) named for the "Friendly Society" that supported Greek independence.

The square is one block west of Vassilissis Sofias Avenue and is entered by Kanaris Street on the southwest, Koumpari Street to the southeast, Kapsali Street to the east, Patriarch Ioakeim Street to the north, Anagnostopoulou street to the northwest and Tsakalof and Skoufa streets to the west. In the center of the square there is a small ancient column (the square and district are named for the "little column"). This a well-known spot for sipping coffee and people-watching.