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Kolonaki Square (Greek:Πλατεία Κολωνακίου,pronounced[plaˈti.akolonaˈci.u]) is located in centralAthens,Greece.[1]Kolonaki itself is named after the small ancient column in the center of the square; the modern official name of this square isPlateiaFilikis Etaireias (Πλατεία Φιλικής Εταιρείας) named for the "Friendly Society" that supported Greek independence.
The square is one block west ofVassilissis Sofias Avenue and is entered by Kanari Street on the southwest, Koumbari Street to the southeast, Kapsali Street to the east, Patriarchou Ioakeim Street to the north, Anagnostopoulou street to the northwest and Tsakalof and Skoufa streets to the west. In the center of the square there is a small ancient column (the square and district are named for the "little column"). This a well-known spot for drinking coffee andpeople watching.
Media related toPlateia Kolonakiou at Wikimedia Commons37°58′37″N23°44′27″E / 37.9769°N 23.7409°E /37.9769; 23.7409
