space is covered in shrubs (cranberry, velvetleaf, myoporum and pyracantha). Today, conifers make up about 60% of the plant capacity. The plant material of the Alsos consists mainly of monoculture and introduced plants planted in very high density. Two fountains complete the architectural makeup of the area. The whole park is surrounded by iron railings. Sporting teams The sport clubs based in Nea Smyrni are Panionios G.S.S., multisport club founded in Smyrna, in 1890 and AONS Milon, multisport club founded in 1928. Climate Nea Smyrni, owing to the proximity to the Athens Riviera, has a hot semi-arid climate. It has mild winters and hot summers, with particularly warm summer nights. The driest months are July and August while the rainiest period is during the fall. According to the National Observatory of Athens station, Nea Smyrni records the highest mean annual temperature in Continental Europe the past few years. Sites of interest Nea Smyrni Stadium, built in 1939, renovated in 1988. Panionios FC plays in the stadium. Nea Smyrni Indoor Hall, holds up to 1,832 persons. Nea Smyrni Square (Greek: Πλατεία Νέας Σμύρνης Platía Néas Smýrnis). Nea Smyrni Park, a 5-hectare centrally located park with about 40% trees. Estia Nea Smyrni, a cultural association. Neighbourhoods Faros Agia Fotini Alsos Kendro (Center) Chrisaki Agia Paraskevi Mitilineika Loutra Ano Nea Smyrni (Upper Nea Smyrni) Churches Agia Fotini Agia Paraskevi Agioi Anargiroi Agios Charalambos Agios Andreas Agioi Theodoroi (Greek Old Calendarists) Taxiarches (cemetery church) Nea Smyrni is the seat of a similarly-titled metropolitan diocese. The current Metropolitan bishop of Nea Smyrni is Simeon Koutsas. Notable people Polina, singer Constantine Psachos, musician Makis Angelopoulos, businessman Twin towns – sister cities Sisian, Armenia (since 2004) Historical population See also List of municipalities of Attica References Municipalities of Attica Populated places in South Athens (regional unit) Occupation of Smyrna