Skouze Hill

Skouze Hill (Greek: Λόφος Σκουζέ, pronounced [ˈlofos sku'ze]) is a hill located in Athens. It is also the name of a small neighbourhood surrounding the hill.

Skouze Hill

Λόφος Σκουζέ
Neighborhood
Location within Athens
Coordinates: 38°0′0″N 23°43′0″E
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
104 43, 104 44
Area code(s)210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

In Antiquity, it was dedicated to and named after "Demeter Euchloös". Before the revolution of 1821 however, the Skouze family owned large properties in the area, which was consequently named after it.

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