Charilaou

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

Papanastasiou Street
Charilaou, a densely built-up district

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

Notable sport clubs based in Charilaou
Club Founded Sports Achievements
Aris Thessaloniki1914Multi sportsPanhellenic titles in football, basketball, volleyball, waterpolo. Three European Cups in basketball

Sources

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