Atlantis
| Atlantis | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): The Jewel of Esquarium, New Atlantis, City of Kings | |
| Country |  Diadochia |
| Supposedly Settled by Atlantean survivors | c. 1600 BC (as New Atlantis) |
| Government | |
| • Body | Greater Atlantis Authority |
| • Mayor | |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 15,653,926 (city limits) 16,010,397 (Greater Atlantis) |
| Demonym | Atlantean |
Atlantis is the capital city and the second largest city of Diadochia. Atlantis is one of Diadochia's major cities with a population of 15,653,926 people. Atlantis is a cultural, economic, and political centre. Atlantis is regarded as a city of luxury. Atlantis is one of the most cultured cities in the whole world
Besides being one of the country's largest and oldest cities, Atlantis is often confused with the legendary city of Atlantis mentioned by Plato centuries ago. However this is not the case because the Atlantis of Diadochia was founded by Atlantean refugees centuries ago.
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Neighborhoods
The city of Atlantis is divided into 52 boroughs. The names of these boroughs are: Eugeniou, Mangana, Arcadianae, Hormisdou, Amantiou, Kanikleiou, Caenpolis, Argyroprateia, Chalkoprateia, Keropoleia, Sphorakiou, Artopoleia, Perama, Narsou, Zeugma, Platea, Heptaskalon, Leomakellon, Petrion, Phanarion, Kynegion, Blachernae, Kosmidion, Pikridiou, Krenidai, Galata, Elaia, Diplokionion, Petra, Petrion, Deuteron, Philopation, Pege, Hebdomon, Psamathia, Triton, Kataklon, Aurelianae, Dalmatou, Helenianae, Exokionion Xerolophos, Eleutheriou, Vlanga, Paradeision, Olympiou, Olybriou, Amastriana, Constantinianae, Libos, Basilike, and Staurion.
There are many streets, avenues, and throughfares in Atlantis, including: The Mese, Konstantinoupoleos Avenue, The Poseidonion (Ring Road), St. Andrew's Street, Ekatommýria Street, Admiralty Embankment, Pandidakterion Embankment, Georgiou Embankment, Palace Embankment, Apollonas Avenue, Heracleion Avenue, Ganymedes Street, Aéra Avenue, Mousai Street, Dias Avenue, Artemidos Street, Vellerofontis Avenue, Perseas Avenue, Thiseas Avenue, Achilleas Avenue, Persefonis Street, Eros Street, Psychis Street, Stadiou Street, Hyperion Boulevard, Kronou Boulevard, Okeanos Boulevard, Moiron Street, and Kalliopis Road.
Major Thoroughfares
Konstantinoupoleos Avenue: is a major thoroughfare, the avenue is lined with prestigious boutiques and flagship stores and is among the world's most expensive shopping streets. There are over 200 stores located on it. In 2013 Pagonis magazine ranked Konstantinoupoleos Avenue as being one of the most expensive street in the world. Some of the most coveted real estate on Konstantinoupoleos Avenue are the penthouses.
Konstantinoupoleos Avenue is home to many luxury prestigious boutiques and flagship stores including Leo Vavouri, Ajax, Karditsis, Basil Zarakos & Co., Mandra & Faraklo, Kokke, Giannakos & Co. and others
Konstantinoupoleos Avenue is home to luxury department stores Lipsanos, Andreas Dasohori, Farmakis and others
Education
Atlantis has the capital of a great empire is a major centre of education and is home to many highly rated universities, Colleges and other places of higher learning.
- University of Atlantis
- Imperial Academy of Fine Arts
- Imperial Academy of Music
- Imperial Academy of Dramatic Art
Leisure activities
Parks and gardens
Atlantis is a very beautiful city that has a number a parks including, Póli párko (City Park), Chalkopráteia, and Kípos Zoikón (animal garden). The Chalkopráteia is Atlantis's principal park. Some other parks and gardens in Atlantis include, Choras Park, Mangana Gardens, Basil Park, St. Andrew's Park, Imperial Botanical Gardens
Culture
Apart from being the capital city of Diadochia, Atlantis also serves as the cultural hub of the Diadochian empire. Major events held in the city include Atlantis Fashion Week.
Museums
Atlantis is the site of wide array of museums, that are recognized throughout the world. Museums include the National Museum of Diadochia, National Gallery of Diadochia, Diadochian Museum, National Army Museum, National Portrait Gallery, National History Museum, Imperial Armoury, The Imperial Mews, Imperial Observatory, Atlantis Science Museum, Diadochia Rugby Museum, The Imperial Artillery Museum, National Maritime Museum, Imperial Art Gallery.
Entertainment and performing arts
Atlantis is a very musical city and has such it is home to a number of prestigious entertainment venues. The Imperial Opera House is home to The Imperial Ballet. The city is home to the La Elláda Casino.
The main entertainment venues include:
- Magdaléna Theatre
- Imperial Court Theatre
- Imperial Opera House
- Ionian Theatre
- Embassy Theatre
- The Theatre Imperial Platea
- Imperial Dramatic Theatre
- Atlantis Concert Hall
- National Diadochian Theatre
- La Elláda Opera House
Hospitality
Atlantis is a very hospitable city and as such it is home to a number of hotels and lodgings. Atlantis has many five star and luxury hotels including Grand Hotel Atlantis, Hotel Alatza, Hotel Avgerinos, Hotel Imperial, Hotel Sellasia, Hotel Comino, Giourópa Hotel, Hotel Velgíou, Hotel Levidi, Hotel Serron, Parisíon Hotel, Plaza Galázia Aktón, Hotel Zefs, Mangana Garden Hotel, Leonidion Hotel, Mesaío Hotel, Samios Hotel, Hotel La Elláda, Hotel Vryxélles, Hotel Limnos,
Sports
Atlantis has had a long tradition of sporting events, Atlantis serves as the home to some of the most important clubs in Diadochian sport and has a large number of sports facilities.
Cuisine
Food
Drinks
Atlantis is member of the small club of capital cities that have their own vineyards.
Atlantean cafés
Atlantean Coffee and tea houses are unique to Atlantis. There is no comparison to the cafés of Atlantis except maybe the Viennese ones. The drinking of coffee is so important that coffee is considered the national drink of the Diadochians.
Economy
Atlantis is a global hub of international business and commerce. The city is a major center for financing, retailing, trading, transportation, tourism, real estate, legal services, mass media, theatre, fashion, and above all the arts in Diadochia.
Stadiou Street
Stadiou Street is the financial district of Atlantis. Stadiou Street is home to the Bank of Diadochia, Atlantis Stock Exchange, and many other finacial institutuions.
Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
Atlantis is a major tourist destination. Atlantis has many tourist attractions including Atlantis City Hall, Atlantis Imperial Palace, Arcadian Riding School. Other Major tourist attractions include the Blachernae Palace, Boukoleon Palace, Mangana Palace, Hippodrome of Atlantis, Imperial Library of Atlantis, Zóon Kípos, Terástia róda in the Chalkopráteia.
