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Magoula

Coordinates: 37°5′N 22°24′E / 37.083°N 22.400°E / 37.083; 22.400
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Magoula
Μαγούλα
Magoula is located in Greece
Magoula
Magoula
Coordinates: 37°5′N 22°24′E / 37.083°N 22.400°E / 37.083; 22.400
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitLaconia
MunicipalitySparti
Municipal unitMystras
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community1,566
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(s)2731
Vehicle registrationAK

Magoula (Greek: Μαγούλα) is a district of modern Sparta city in Laconia, Greece. It is the former seat of the Mystras municipality. It is basically the evolution of a small village that has been attached to the growing Sparta city. It is an aristocratic area and the centre of the ancient city of Sparta.

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Sainopouleio Theatre, located in Magoula.

It is said that it was named after the word 'magus' (μάγος) which describes something magical and extremely beautiful. It is a wealthy, chic district and a prestigious place to live. Many similarities to Kifissia and Drafi can be found. Sainopouleio is located in Magoula, which is a famous open theatre where important festivals (ancient plays) are taking place. Sainopouleio was described by Manos Hadjidakis as the most beautiful theatre of Greece after the one in Epidaurus (Epidavros).

The school of philosophy "Plithon" founded by the academic Ioannis Theodorakopoulos is also located in Magoula.

References

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  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.

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