Dimokratias metro station

Dimokratias (Greek: Δημοκρατίας, literally Democracy [Square])^[2] is an under-construction metro station serving Thessaloniki Metro's Line 1 and Line 2. It is expected to enter service in 2024.^[3] Construction of this station has been held back by major archaeological finds, and it is designated as a high-importance archaeological site by Attiko Metro, the company overseeing its construction.^[4] At this station, an ancient and early Christian cemetery & church were found, as well as Ottoman inns and warehouses.^[4] The station was initially located further west, but was moved eastward so that it falls outside of the medieval Walls of Thessaloniki, thus reducing the chance of major archaeological works.^[5]

Δημοκρατίας Dimokratias
General information
Location	Thessaloniki Greece
Coordinates	40°38′28″N 22°56′03″E
Owned by	Elliniko Metro
Line(s)
Platforms	1 (island)
Tracks	2
Construction
Accessible	Yes
Key dates
30 November 2024	Planned opening[1]
Services
Preceding station Thessaloniki Metro Following station Future service New Railway Station Terminus Line 1 Venizelou towards Nea Elvetia Line 2 Venizelou towards Mikra
Location Dimokratias Location within the Thessaloniki urban area

Dimokratias station also appears in the 1988 Thessaloniki Metro proposal under the name Vardari.^[6] Vardari Square is an alternative name for Dimokratias Square.

References

1. "Θεσσαλονίκη: Μετρό από τα δυτικά μέχρι τη Θέρμη και την Περαία - Οι μελλοντικές επεκτάσεις με 26 νέους σταθμούς" [Thessaloniki: Metro from the west to Thermi and Perea - Future extensions with 26 new stations]. Makedonia (in Greek). Thessaloniki. 29 August 2024. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
2. Attiko Metro A.E. "Thessaloniki Metro Lines Development Plan" (PDF). www.ametro.gr. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
3. "After 18 Years Construction, Thessaloniki's Metro Will Open in 2024".
4. Attiko Metro A.E. "Αρχαιολογικές ανασκαφές" [Archaeological excavations]. www.ametro.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 13 August 2018.
5. "Η Συνέντευξη τoυ Γιάννη Μυλόπουλου για το Μετρό Θεσσαλονίκης" [Giannis Mylopoulos' interview about the Thessaloniki Metro]. www.ypodomes.gr. Archived from the original on 12 August 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
6. "Κι όμως! Το ΜΕΤΡΟ Θεσσαλονίκης είναι έτοιμο (στα χαρτιά) από το 1987!" [It's true! The Thessaloniki Metro was ready (on paper) in 1987 already!]. www.karfitsa.gr (in Greek). 29 February 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2018.

See also

• List of Thessaloniki Metro stations