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Where is Amarousion

Amarousion, also known as Marousi, is a suburb in the northern part of the Athens metropolitan area in Greece. It is located approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) northeast of the city center of Athens. Marousi is one of the northern suburbs of Athens and is known for being a residential and commercial area. It is also home to the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, which was used during the 2004 Summer Olympics hosted by Athens.






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Amarousion Location Map, Greece



Facts about Amarousion, Greece

CountryGreece
RegionAttica
Regional UnitNorth Athens
MunicipalityMarousi (Amarousion)
Municipal SeatMarousi
Named AfterAncient deme of Athmonon
EstablishedAntiquity (modern municipality formed in the 19th century)
Municipality Status1836
Coordinates38.0525° N, 23.8047° E
Total Area~9.6 sq km
Land Area~9.6 sq km
Water AreaNone
Population (2021)74,192
Population RankOne of the largest municipalities in North Athens
Major CityMarousi
Main IndustriesBusiness Services, Retail, Technology, Healthcare
Major Transport LinksAthens Metro Line 1, Proastiakos railway, Attiki Odos
Time ZoneEastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For2004 Olympic Stadium (OAKA), business district, shopping centers
Websitehttps://www.maroussi.gr


Top Attractions in Amarousion (Marousi), Greece

  • Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) – major sports and event complex from the 2004 Olympics
  • Spyridon Louis Statue – monument honoring Greece’s first Olympic marathon champion
  • Maroussi Center – lively shopping and commercial district
  • Syngrou Forest – large urban forest ideal for walking and nature escapes
  • Kifissias Avenue – major boulevard with shops, cafés, and business centers
  • Agia Filothei Church – historic church and local landmark
  • Municipal Park of Maroussi – green space for relaxation and family activities
  • Nearby Kifisia – upscale suburb with parks and neoclassical houses
  • Shopping Mall The Mall Athens – large modern shopping center near OAKA
  • Easy Access to Central Athens – excellent transport connections


Distance from Amarousion to Other Greece Cities

  • Amarousion to Athens – 10 km (6 miles)
  • Amarousion to Piraeus – 20 km (12 miles)
  • Amarousion to Thessaloniki – 500 km (311 miles)
  • Amarousion to Patras – 220 km (137 miles)
  • Amarousion to Larissa – 350 km (217 miles)
  • Amarousion to Volos – 325 km (202 miles)
  • Amarousion to Ioannina – 410 km (255 miles)
  • Amarousion to Kalamata – 245 km (152 miles)
  • Amarousion to Heraklion – 400 km (249 miles)
  • Amarousion to Chania – 440 km (274 miles)
  • Amarousion to Kavala – 650 km (404 miles)
  • Amarousion to Rhodes – 480 km (298 miles)