Pagkrati

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Pagkrati (Greek: Παγκράτι) is a neighborhood in the Municipality of Athens, Greece. It is bordered by the Kolonaki (Greek: Κολωνάκι, Kolonaki) neighborhood to the north, the Kessariani (Greek: Καισαραινή, Kasariani) Municipality to the east, the Vironas (Greek: Βύρωνας, Vironas) Municipality to the south, and the Mets (Greek: Μετς, Mets) neighborhood to the west. It is not to be confused as a separate suburb, as it is part of the Athens city proper. However, it is frequently mistaken as such, possibly because of it bordering the actual suburbs of Vironas and Kessariani.

Transportation in Pagkrati

Pagkrati is served by buses #054, 203, 204, 209, 732 and trolleys #2,4 and 11. Recent information released by the Attiko Metro has suggested there will be a future metro station on the border of Pagkrati and Kessariani on Imitou Str., to be named Pagkrati/Kessariani, on the proposed Orange Line (Line #4).^[1]

Squares in Pagkrati

Pagkrati has 4 major squares (Greek: πλατεία, plateia) frequented by its locals : Plastira, Pagkratiou (="of Pagkrati"), Profitis Ilias and Varnava. Each square has its separate identity within the neighborhood. ; At Pagkratiou Square, Pagkratiou Park is to be found, together with a major street named Spirou Merkouri, which runs into Konstandinou Ave and up towards Evangelismos Metro Station. At Profitis Ilias Square, one will find the Church of the Prophet Elijah (Greek: Προφήτης Ιλιας, Profitis Ilias), and also Imitou street, which runs through the entire span of Pangrati starting from Kessariani ; around Varnava Square, is the area behind the Kallimarmaro Stadium, while Plastira Square serves as a stop for all three trolley networks and local bus routes.