Magoula

For other uses, see Magoula (disambiguation).

Magoula Μαγούλα
Location
Magoula
Coordinates	37°4′N 22°24′E / 37.067°N 22.4°E / 37.067; 22.4Coordinates: 37°4′N 22°24′E / 37.067°N 22.4°E / 37.067; 22.4
Government
Country:	Greece
Region:	Peloponnese
Regional unit:	Laconia
Municipality:	Sparti
Municipal unit:	Mystras
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Community
- Population:	1,675
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Telephone:	2731
Auto:	AK

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.

Information

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.

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  Sainopouleio Theatre, located in Magoula.

References

Notes

• Municipality of Mystras

External links

• Sainopouleio Festival
• More Sainopouleio Theatre Festivals