Charilaou

Summary

Charilaou (Greek: Χαριλάου) is a district in eastern Thessaloniki, Greece.

Charilaou, a densely built-up district
Papanastasiou Street

The district was named after the banker and entrepreneur Epameinontas Charilaos, the landowner in the area, who had origins from the Ainos of Thrace. There is also the Ainou square named after this town.

It is densely built-up and located above the Dépôt area and near Toumba and Pylaia. Its main street is Papanastasiou Street where is also located Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium.

Sport Clubs edit

Notable sport clubs based in Charilaou
Club Founded Sports Achievements
Aris Thessaloniki 1914 Multi sports Panhellenic titles in football, basketball, volleyball, waterpolo. Three European Cups in basketball

Sources edit

  • Γειτονιές της πόλης: Χαριλάου

40°36′N 22°58′E / 40.600°N 22.967°E / 40.600; 22.967