The area of Athens that was once a slum
The areas of Athens have changed their appearance over the years and some have become unrecognizable. Others were created more recently and others count centuries of life by changing names from time to time. Like the slum district you see in the photo which is currently located in a beautiful area of Athens. It was built after the Asia Minor disaster to accommodate some of the thousands of refugees who arrived in Athens. It was very close to the historic center of the city. Houses hastily and carelessly built and ...
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