Exarcheia

Exarcheia
Εξάρχεια
Neighbourhood
The central square in 2007
Coordinates: 37°59′10″N 23°44′5″E / 37.98611°N 23.73472°E / 37.98611; 23.73472
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
106 80, 106 81, 106 82, 106 83
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

Exarcheia (Greek: Εξάρχεια pronounced [eˈksaɾ.çi.a]) is a neighbourhood in central Athens, Greece close to the historical building of the National Technical University of Athens. Exarcheia took its name from a 19th-century businessman named Exarchos (Greek: Έξαρχος) who opened a large general store there. Exarcheia is bordered on the east by Kolonaki and is framed by Patission Street, Panepistimiou Street and Alexandras Avenue.