The station serves both Kolonaki and Pangrati neighbourhoods, known for their cultural hubs, shopping centers and cafes.

This station was inaugurated in 2000 as part of the original Athens Metro section.

It appeared as Evangelismos in the plan that was funded in 1991 and opened in 28 January 2000 along with the first section of the system.

(Pavlos Bakoyiannis was the brother-in-law of the then newly-elected prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis).

One on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, near Marasli Street in front of Evangelismos Hospital, and one in the middle of Rizari Park.