Rouf, Athens

Rouf (Greek: Ρουφ pronounced [ˈɾuf]) is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. It is located to the west of the Athens centre, between Piraeus and Petrou Ralli Avenue. Rouf is named after a Bavarian businessman who, during Otto's reign, bought large areas in this location to make a farm. When the railway passed through this area, the local station was named Rouf.[1] During the interwar period, a camp was built in Rouf. In 1947, the local team of Rouf was founded under the name Asteras Rouf and later renamed to PAO Rouf.[2]

Rouf
Ρουφ
Neighborhood
Location within Athens
Location within Athens
Coordinates: 37°58′25″N 23°42′13″E
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
118 54, 177 78
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

References
  1. "Ρουφ: Απ΄ το βουστάσιο στον...πολιτισμό". theinsider.gr. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  2. "ΠΑΟ Ρουφ". paorouf.gr. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
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