Kifissia (Greek, Modern: Κηφισιά;, Katharevousa: Κηφισσιά;, Ancient form/Latin: Cephissia) or Kifisia is one of the more exclusive northern suburbs of Athens, mainly accessed via Kifissias Avenue, running all the way from central Athens up to Theseos Avenue in the suburb of Nea Erythraia. It has traditionally been home to the major Greek political families. It is home to ISAP's terminal station, presently a part of the Athens Metro project. The Cephissus river runs to the west of Kifissia and has his name derived from Kifissia, and half of the municipality is taken up by part of the Penteli mountain; the rest is made up of elegant urban areas to the west, surrounded by popular and upmarket areas such as Kefalari and Politeia to the north, and Nea Kiffisia to the south-west. Kifissia is a famous recreational neighbourhood for people of all ages (but mostly teenagers) from all over Athens, because of its many available forms of entertainment; the Cinemax Cinemas, the Kifissia Bowling Center, numerous more fashionable shopping malls, as well as many smaller designer shops and upmarket restaurants, bars and nightclubs. It is also home to the Kefalari Park, the most popular place for younger groups to socialize.

Today, Kifissia is an upmarket shopping centre, although many villas have been preserved.

In July 2007, residents panicked as Kifissia was struck by a bush fire the origins of which are said to be arson related. The fire consumed much of the eastern, partially forested, portions of the area. It burnt tens of houses and buildings that had been built near the forest boundaries but did not cause as much damage as the fire in Penteli. The fire lasted several hours, finally being put out at about midnight. Firefighters made use of helicopters as well as airplanes to battle the blaze.
 

Town Hall Kifissia

ΔΗΜΟΣ ΚΗΦΙΣΙΑΣ

Mayor:     Níkos Chiotákis

ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ κ' ΜΥΡΣΙΝΗΣ 2

0030 213 2007100

email: dkifisia@otenet.gr

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