Pefki

Pefki or Pevki (Greek: Πεύκη meaning pine), is a suburb in the east northern part of Athens, Greece. Pefki is divided into two parts, Ano- and Kato Pefki. The name dates back to ancient times. Pefkiis is accessed by an ISAP green line of the outdoor subway station at the Kifissia ISAP station. Pefki is accessed north with two exits with the Attiki Odos (number 6)/E94 which is also accessed with GR-1/E75 (Athens – Lamia – Thessaloniki) and GR-8/E94. It is located about SE of GR-1 and Kifissou Avenue, SW iof Marathon, W of Kifissias Avenue, and about 14 km N of Athens via GR-1 and about 3 km S and north of the Attiki Odos (number 6). There are several main roads in town including one linking Pefki and Kifissia. The main street which accesses to the Olympic Stadium and Heraklio and Kifissias Avenue.

The area were made up of farmlands. Farmlands used to dominate the land which included groves. the 1950s and the 1970s, urban development and industrial buildings replaced much of the farmlands. Also the industrial area are around the western part. Today, about most of the land are residential areas. The Parnitha can be seen and the Penteli mountains to the northeast. The higher parts of the mountains of Aegaleo and the Hymettus can be seen.

Pefki has schools, a few lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a train station, a sports centre, cinemas, post offices and squares (plateies). Pefki also has a junior football/soccer team named Pefki.

History

The earthquake of September 7, 1999 affected the area but caused rarely any damages.

Historical population

Twinnings

• Cori, Lazio, Italy
• Krnov, Czech Republic
• Strovolos, Cyprus

External links

• Mapquest – Pefki, street map not available
• Coordinates: 38° 3′ 37″ N 23° 47′ 31″ E

See also:

• List of municipalities of Attica