Athens: what’s famous about Akakion Street (street of the acacias)?
Most streets of Athens have not retained the initial name given to them and have changed names through time. Various persons or events have contributed to this. One of these streets is the once-called Acacia Street. Which street of Athens has taken its place today? It is Stadiou Avenue of course. Where are the acacias? It's a special story... The Acacia tree Street in Old Athens and its history It was around the middle of the 19th century when the center of Athens crossed a stream that was coming down ...
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