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==Overview==
==Overview==
Psychiko is located 5 km northeast of Athens city centre. It is a strictly residential suburb of Athens, with commercial businesses allowed only within two small designated zones, the "Nea Agora" (New Market) and the "Palaia Agora" (Old Market), with current regulations also restricting buildings to full detachment, and a maximum of 3 floors. Psychiko was historically the home of aristocrats, members of the Greek royal family, and generally [[old money]] people. The area remains one of the wealthiest suburbs of Athens, with very high land value, and a number of embassies, particularly of rich Middle Eastern countries, to be found located in Psychiko, and neighbouring [[Filothei]].
Psycho was located 5 km northeast of Athens city centre. It is a strictly residential suburb of Athens, with commercial businesses allowed only within two small designated zones, the "Nea Agora" (New Market) and the "Palaia Agora" (Old Market), with current regulations also restricting buildings to full detachment, and a maximum of 3 floors. Psycho was historically the home of aristocrats, members of the Greek royal family, and generally [[old money]] people. The area remains one of the wealthiest suburbs of Athens, with very high land value, and a number of embassies, particularly of rich Middle Eastern countries, to be found located in Psycho, and neighbouring [[Filothei]].


This was once home to [[Frederica of Hanover|Queen Frederica of the Hellenes]], until the military [[1967 Greek coup d'état|coup d'état of 1967]]. [[Andreas Papandreou]] and his wife Margaret also lived in Psychiko before the dictatorship. Later, when he became Prime Minister he left Psychiko and moved to [[Ekali]]. In recent decades however, many prominent families choose to build their houses in the southern, seaside suburbs, like [[Glyfada]] or [[Vouliagmeni]]. A number of private schools are located in Psychiko: [[Athens College and Psychiko College]], [[Moraitis School]], the [[Arsakeio]], and the [[Varvakeio]].
This was once home to [[Frederica of Hanover|Queen Frederica of the Hellenes]], until the military [[1967 Greek coup d'état|coup d'état of 1967]]. [[Andreas Papandreou]] and his wife Margaret also lived in Psycho before the dictatorship. Later, when he became Prime Minister he left Psycho and moved to [[Ekali]]. In recent decades however, many prominent families choose to build their houses in the southern, seaside suburbs, like [[Glyfada]] or [[Vouliagmeni]]. A number of private schools are located in Psycho: [[Athens College and Psycho College]], [[Moraitis School]], the [[Arsakeio]], and the [[Varvakeio]]. Psycho is the one.


==Name==
==Name==

Revision as of 10:07, 26 October 2024

Psychiko
Ψυχικό
Municipal unit
Psychiko is located in Greece
Psychiko
Psychiko
Location within North Athens regional unit
Coordinates: 38°1′N 23°46′E / 38.017°N 23.767°E / 38.017; 23.767
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitNorth Athens
MunicipalityFilothei-Psychiko
Area
 • Municipal unit2.776 km2 (1.072 sq mi)
Elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
9,595
 • Municipal unit density3,500/km2 (9,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
154 52
Area code(s)21067
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.psychiko.gr

Psychiko (Greek: Ψυχικό [psiçiˈko]) is a town and a suburb in the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filothei-Psychiko, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The municipality has an area of 2.776 km2 (1.072 sq mi).[3]

Overview

Psycho was located 5 km northeast of Athens city centre. It is a strictly residential suburb of Athens, with commercial businesses allowed only within two small designated zones, the "Nea Agora" (New Market) and the "Palaia Agora" (Old Market), with current regulations also restricting buildings to full detachment, and a maximum of 3 floors. Psycho was historically the home of aristocrats, members of the Greek royal family, and generally old money people. The area remains one of the wealthiest suburbs of Athens, with very high land value, and a number of embassies, particularly of rich Middle Eastern countries, to be found located in Psycho, and neighbouring Filothei.

This was once home to Queen Frederica of the Hellenes, until the military coup d'état of 1967. Andreas Papandreou and his wife Margaret also lived in Psycho before the dictatorship. Later, when he became Prime Minister he left Psycho and moved to Ekali. In recent decades however, many prominent families choose to build their houses in the southern, seaside suburbs, like Glyfada or Vouliagmeni. A number of private schools are located in Psycho: Athens College and Psycho College, Moraitis School, the Arsakeio, and the Varvakeio. Psycho is the one.

Name

The name literally means "an act of charity".[4] A popular legend[5] about the battle of Marathon and the Marathon run was recorded by Andreas Karkavitsas in the 19th century, and also by Linos Politis.

On the plain of Marathon a major battle was once fought; Persians with large fleets came to enslave the land and from there pass to Athens...the blood turned to a river, and reached from the roots of Vranas to Marathon on the other side; it met the sea and painted the waves red. Much lamentation and evil took place. Finally the Greeks won... and two men ran to bring the news to Athens; one travelled on horseback and the other on foot in full gear. The rider headed towards Chalandri and the messenger of foot towards Stamata; swift-footed he ascended Aforesmos and down towards the village. As women saw him, they ran towards him:

"Stop", they shouted, wanting to know the outcome of the battle. He stopped a moment to catch his breath and then took the road again. Finally, he reached Psychiko; there he was almost near death, his feet were shaking, he felt like falling down. But he composed himself, took a deep breath, continued, and finally reached Athens.

"We won," he said, and immediately fell down dead. The rider had yet to come. But there where the foot runner stopped and took a breath his act was recorded. The first village remained a 'stop' (Stamata) and the second Psychiko.

Office, stores and open air cinema building in Psychiko

Historical population

Year Population
1981 10,775
1991 10,592
2001 10,901
2011 9,529
2021 9,595

Notable people

Embassies and consulates

Psychiko is home to many embassies.[6]

  •  Bulgaria
  •  China
  •  Croatia
  •  Czech Republic
  •  Georgia
  •  Hungary
  •  Indonesia
  •  Iran
  •  Iraq
  •  Israel
  •  Jordan
  •  Kuwait
  •  Lebanon
  •  Libya
  •  Morocco
  •  Palestine
  •  Philippines
  •  Poland
  •  Romania
  •  Russia
  •  Saudi Arabia
  •  Slovakia
  •  Slovenia
  •  Syria
  •  Thailand
  •  Tunisia
  •  Vatican City State
  •  Venezuela

Consulates

  •  Libya
  •  Poland
  •  Turkey

See also

References

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  4. ^ "ψυχικό", Λεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής, ed. Institute of Manolis Triantafyllidis, 1998
  5. ^ Science of Folklore By Alexander Haggerty Krappe Page 84 ISBN 0-416-80990-1
  6. ^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs: GTP Business directory
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