Omonia/Athinas/Sophocleous has always been a bit rough . . . but whenever I think of dear ol' Athens this is the area that comes to my mind first. This walk was a delight, thank you so much for the hard work you put into making this video, it's great to see it all again.
Walking on a day when many shops are closed in winter time perhaps doesn't give the same good impression than a walk on a sunny day with open shops and crowds of people. Some people don't like graffiti, however I like Athens anyway. A few homeless people can be found in every city, however you cannot see many of them in this video. Greece suffered so much in last 10 years due to financial and economic crisis that many people might be less wealthy these days than before all the hard cutting of earnings, retirement or social payments. Compliments to Greek people that they managed to manage that difficult period and didn't loose hope. If you take into consideration the great ancient sights of Athens, too (Acropolis, Agora, anfitheatres, museums, orthodox churches, the huge port of Piraeus, Sintagma square, the parks ...) Athens is a beautiful city. Less accurate areas can be found in every city worldwide. I love Greece, Greek culture, people, food and so on. With love from Austria.
I havent been to Baltimore for years, but the last time I drove thru West Baltimore I remember how spooky it was. I remember there were no stores other than funeral parlors and bailsbondsmen. And I was in Athens a few months back, right thru these "bad" areas. At no point did I feel threatened or scared. Alert, yes, but compared to West Baltimore, a walk in the flower park
I miss Athens. I grew up there. If I didn’t have to leave I would have stayed there. I can’t wait to come there. And these are also the neighbourhood’s that I want to see, every neighbourhood in Athens has it’s own story.
When I was in Athens in July 2019 , there were some seedy neighborhoods that I wouldn't walk at night ; during the day it was ok; I remember walking down sofokleaus and it was like a third world area full of Indian and Pakistani shops and people
🙏😊, & yes, i would ( & have) walked here as a tourist. Won't frequent this area, however once in a few years would like to see the change... Since i have & will frequent Athens 5 to 6 times a year..
Meni Atina je super. Sto se grafita tiče, ne smetaju mi uopste. Iz Srbije sam, tako da mi je to normalna pojava. Atina je kul grad. Pozdrav za bratski grcki narod!
I loved your video. It's a lively, vibrant place...there seems to be no boredom in this neighborhood. As for the not-so-beautiful and not-so-clean areas....besides the "danger zone reputation", the same can happen in any city in the world. I tried to focus my eyes on the architecture, on the details of the buildings... I love old buildings. Congratulations for this video and thanks for sharing.
What a GREAT view/walk , its amazing Thank you for your very hard work to make us feel like we are walking in streets of Athens as real :) Greetings from Chicago
If you manage to film for an hour without being robbed or assaulted then it's a fine neighborhood to walk through. :) Sure it's not the upscale areas but it's still part of Athens and it's good to see every face of the city. :)
Great walking distance. I walked much of it myself. Unfortunately around and after midnight . Quite a different experience. No need to do it, stakes are higher. Take care.
Deterioration, graffiti, ugliness, not the Athens I grew up in. I feel very sad watching this, I have not visited since 2007 and it was somewhat better then now. Still, I wonder why the government has left everything in this ugly and ungodly state? I understand the economics, but the graffiti should be removed and banned can't be that expensive. Pride? Where is the pride that spend millions to host the Olympics? It was all for show...Shame this is government neglect it is criminal!
Έχω πάει στην Ομόνοια σε προηγούμενες επισκέψεις μου, αλλά δεν μένω στην περιοχή κατόπιν συμβουλής της οικογένειάς μου. Μένω το μεγαλύτερο μέρος του ταξιδιού μου στη Νέα Αρτάκη και συνήθως 2-3 ημέρες στην Αθήνα. Προσπαθώ να βρω καταλύματα στο κέντρο της Αθήνας
Sorry to hear that! We locals avoid this area, including the metro station, for this exact reason. Athens is relatively safe in terms of gun violence/violent crimes BUT in certain areas pickpockets are all around!
Κρίμα πως κατάντησε η Κανιγγος και περιξ. Την θυμάμαι σαν φοιτητής . Έχω φύγει από την Ελλάδα από το 2000, και θέλω να μείνω με τις τότε εικόνες . Would I walk there again ? Any time , this is however part of my history, my DNA and the place I grew up .
oh yes.....i walk the salubrious parts of Athens but also this neighbourhood, walking through Satovriandou street at 3 am, dodging the junkies, hookers, and other colourful characters....you shoud do a night walk there!
The Greek state seems to enjoy making its people suffer. Greece is beautiful. Greeks are beautiful. This area seems to have great bones. Why not employ some people to clean it up? How about that?
Yes because there are parts of the Greek political spectrum caring solely for their pockets and their accounts in foreign banks. Common citizens also for them are considered as expendables
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Omonia/Athinas/Sophocleous has always been a bit rough . . . but whenever I think of dear ol' Athens this is the area that comes to my mind first. This walk was a delight, thank you so much for the hard work you put into making this video, it's great to see it all again.
Thank you for watching.
Walking on a day when many shops are closed in winter time perhaps doesn't give the same good impression than a walk on a sunny day with open shops and crowds of people. Some people don't like graffiti, however I like Athens anyway. A few homeless people can be found in every city, however you cannot see many of them in this video. Greece suffered so much in last 10 years due to financial and economic crisis that many people might be less wealthy these days than before all the hard cutting of earnings, retirement or social payments. Compliments to Greek people that they managed to manage that difficult period and didn't loose hope. If you take into consideration the great ancient sights of Athens, too (Acropolis, Agora, anfitheatres, museums, orthodox churches, the huge port of Piraeus, Sintagma square, the parks ...) Athens is a beautiful city. Less accurate areas can be found in every city worldwide. I love Greece, Greek culture, people, food and so on. With love from Austria.
Very nice comment! 👍
I’m watching from Baltimore City, Maryland… if this is the “bad” part of town you’re blessed!
Actually, this area is known to be the worst in town (and the most ugly). Everybody living in Athens (including me) avoid to walk there.....
I think it's the worst part.
I havent been to Baltimore for years, but the last time I drove thru West Baltimore I remember how spooky it was. I remember there were no stores other than funeral parlors and bailsbondsmen. And I was in Athens a few months back, right thru these "bad" areas. At no point did I feel threatened or scared. Alert, yes, but compared to West Baltimore, a walk in the flower park
I miss Athens. I grew up there. If I didn’t have to leave I would have stayed there. I can’t wait to come there. And these are also the neighbourhood’s that I want to see, every neighbourhood in Athens has it’s own story.
28:00 minutes in, good to see one of Athens oldest restaurant is still open 🙂
Honestly every city has their fair share of “bad neighborhoods” but i would still sell my soul to live in Athens 😩😅
Hahah, for how much time have you been here?
@@tlra5131 i have never been to Athens. Coming this summer for the first time
When I was in Athens in July 2019 , there were some seedy neighborhoods that I wouldn't walk at night ; during the day it was ok; I remember walking down sofokleaus and it was like a third world area full of Indian and Pakistani shops and people
Very nice walk tour, this city is amazing my friend! 💚✨
This is one of the best channels on YT- ever! Thank you very much for creating this wonderful content!!!
Wow, thank you!
@@EarthSoundWalks Thank you!!! :)
Reality unknown to tourists. I like the approach it gives us🇧🇷👍
DH (dear husband) and I have walked several of the areas shown in your video.
Delighted to have 'joined you' on this walk. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Acharnon, Kato Patisia ,Patision❤ My favorite streets❤ Aghois Meletion❤❤❤❤❤I love Athens ..
🙏😊, & yes, i would ( & have) walked here as a tourist. Won't frequent this area, however once in a few years would like to see the change... Since i have & will frequent Athens 5 to 6 times a year..
Sounds great!
It's sad that these central areas have been left to rot...
Meni Atina je super. Sto se grafita tiče, ne smetaju mi uopste. Iz Srbije sam, tako da mi je to normalna pojava. Atina je kul grad. Pozdrav za bratski grcki narod!
Hi Serbia!
I loved your video. It's a lively, vibrant place...there seems to be no boredom in this neighborhood.
As for the not-so-beautiful and not-so-clean areas....besides the "danger zone reputation", the same can happen in any city in the world. I tried to focus my eyes on the architecture, on the details of the buildings... I love old buildings.
Congratulations for this video and thanks for sharing.
What a GREAT view/walk , its amazing Thank you for your very hard work to make us feel like we are walking in streets of Athens as real :) Greetings from Chicago
Glad you enjoyed it!
If you manage to film for an hour without being robbed or assaulted then it's a fine neighborhood to walk through. :) Sure it's not the upscale areas but it's still part of Athens and it's good to see every face of the city. :)
Looks like a nice area to me. Thanks for sharing.
Great walking distance. I walked much of it myself. Unfortunately around and after midnight . Quite a different experience. No need to do it, stakes are higher.
Take care.
From Brazil here..This is NOT bad! Dirty, yes!
Αμαρτία απ’το θεό ρε φίλε τι να πω Πως την έχουνε καταντήσει
Should take your running shoes and do a night walk, lol. Could be a nice little adventure 🤣🤣
A night walk there is next 😁
Deterioration, graffiti, ugliness, not the Athens I grew up in.
I feel very sad watching this, I have not visited since 2007 and it was somewhat better then now. Still, I wonder why the government has left everything in this ugly and ungodly state? I understand the economics, but the graffiti should be removed and banned can't be that expensive. Pride? Where is the pride that spend millions to host the Olympics? It was all for show...Shame this is government neglect it is
criminal!
Typical government! Mitsot@ki G@miesai!
Έχω πάει στην Ομόνοια σε προηγούμενες επισκέψεις μου, αλλά δεν μένω στην περιοχή κατόπιν συμβουλής της οικογένειάς μου. Μένω το μεγαλύτερο μέρος του ταξιδιού μου στη Νέα Αρτάκη και συνήθως 2-3 ημέρες στην Αθήνα. Προσπαθώ να βρω καταλύματα στο κέντρο της Αθήνας
It’s nice to see the return of the fountain. A sign of a hopeful renewal?
I was mugged at Omonoia Metro two weeks ago.
Sorry to hear that! We locals avoid this area, including the metro station, for this exact reason. Athens is relatively safe in terms of gun violence/violent crimes BUT in certain areas pickpockets are all around!
Greece overall have a catastrophic urban plan
Κρίμα πως κατάντησε η Κανιγγος και περιξ. Την θυμάμαι σαν φοιτητής . Έχω φύγει από την Ελλάδα από το 2000, και θέλω να μείνω με τις τότε εικόνες . Would I walk there again ? Any time , this is however part of my history, my DNA and the place I grew up .
oh yes.....i walk the salubrious parts of Athens but also this neighbourhood, walking through Satovriandou street at 3 am, dodging the junkies, hookers, and other colourful characters....you shoud do a night walk there!
I should show you some of New York City we have some horrible places
Agree. As many people mentioned all cities have similar neighbourhoods
28:06 διπορτο. (since 1911)
Al the cites had the durk site, Athens the real beautiful.
you dont get robbed right?
No, all good
So about this walk whats is the unusual about it?🤔
Years, some places.
This really is an area for lower class people. I am sorry for the ones living/working there ...
Довольно много граффити.
Looks a lot like Cairo...
The Greek state seems to enjoy making its people suffer. Greece is beautiful. Greeks are beautiful. This area seems to have great bones. Why not employ some people to clean it up? How about that?
Great idea, the city needs it. I think we need more proactive education first and people to clean up on a second stage
@@EarthSoundWalks For sure. I agree with you. I respect your insight :).
Yes because there are parts of the Greek political spectrum caring solely for their pockets and their accounts in foreign banks. Common citizens also for them are considered as expendables
The beauty of Istanbul is greater than Athens
both cities built by greeks
Graffiti everywhere, ugly, abandoned.. Shame.
Nothing special, you should watch the places here in my country , even police would not go there.
Sorry to say but Greece looks poor compare to other Europe country