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Magoula
ΜαγούλαLocation Coordinates 37°4′N 22°24′E / 37.067°N 22.4°ECoordinates: 37°4′N 22°24′E / 37.067°N 22.4°E 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.
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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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Municipal unit of Faris Municipal unit of Karyes Municipal unit of Mystras Municipal unit of Oinountas Municipal unit of Pellana Agios Konstantinos · Agoriani · Alevrou · Georgitsi · Kastoreio · Longanikos · Pellana · Perivolia · VordoniaMunicipal unit of Sparti Municipal unit of Therapnes Agioi Anargyroi · Agrianoi · Chrysafa · Gkoritsa · Kalloni · Kefalas · Platana · SkouraCategories:- Populated places in Laconia
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