{"id":68028,"date":"2024-01-02T15:49:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T13:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/is-athens-an-ugly-city-or-a-beautiful-city\/68028\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T17:20:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T15:20:45","slug":"is-athens-an-ugly-city-or-a-beautiful-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/athens\/is-athens-an-ugly-city-or-a-beautiful-city\/68028\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Athens an ugly or a beautiful city?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Is Athens a city of beauty or a city of ugliness? This theoretical question has multiple implications and there\u2019s certainly no definitive answer &#8211; rather, various thoughts that arise in response to the question. If we were to ask a hundred random people in the heart of the capital, we might receive a range of answers like: \u201cYes, it is\u201d, \u201cno, not at all\u201d, or \u201cPerhaps it is\u201d. What\u2019s truly intriguing are the reasons or motivations that inform these responses. For each individual, Athens represents something unique. And the answer we provide is shaped by our expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/famous-greek-people\/the-imposing-buildings-of-ernst-ziller-in-athens\/67094\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The imposing buildings of Ernst Ziller in Athens<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Is Athens an ugly city or a beautiful city?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68009\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-750x500.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-1140x761.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68009 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center.jpg\" alt=\"Athens - Syntagma\" width=\"1220\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athens-center-1140x761.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A city must mutate and not just dwell on its past<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>The question persists: Is Athens a city of beauty or a city of ugliness? It\u2019s important to acknowledge and accept this fact: A city needs to evolve. If it only relies on the glory of its past, it risks becoming a city that\u2019s more of a mausoleum, devoid of progress. How does Athens, our city, respond to this? In past decades, it might have rested on the laurels of Ancient Athens. What many of us today \u2013 and perhaps at times \u2013 perceive as authentic and unique, when viewed from a broader perspective and with as much detachment as possible, might have been more of a surrender to the city\u2019s destiny. A habit we cherished during times of widespread prosperity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68005\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-750x500.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-1140x760.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68005 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro.jpg\" alt=\"The Athens metro\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-metro-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The metro changed Athens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Isn\u2019t it paradoxical that we sometimes yearn for the days when Athens didn\u2019t have a metro? Why did the Athens of the past, with its peak of unattractive architecture and fewer pedestrian-friendly streets, appeal more to some than the Athens of today? Is it merely nostalgia, a drachma versus euro debate, or are we seeking the bygone years of innocence in the streets of Athens? The pace of life influences our preferences. We decide what to leave in the past and what to carry forward into the present. When we opt for the most carefree years, we also bring along the transitional Athens that, in reality, bears little resemblance to the city today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>A city with an identity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68012\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-1024x767.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-768x575.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-750x562.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-1140x854.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68012 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias.jpg\" alt=\"Omonia Square\" width=\"1220\" height=\"914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-750x562.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-omonoias-1140x854.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Omonia Square, willingly or not, is the heart of the city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Athens is a city that carries a distinct identity, a fact that even its fiercest critics cannot deny. Its unique style is evident, even in its perceived ugliness. Take, for instance, <strong>Omonia Square<\/strong>, which is often disliked, even hated, by many Athenians.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, the city\u2019s heart unfolds into various worlds and environments, much like ribbons on a carousel, separated by mere hundreds of meters. <strong>Athinas Street<\/strong> serves as a link between the old parts of this historic capital.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, the path toward September 3 leads to a different, marginalized city. It houses the Stadium of contrasts, the University with its historic buildings, and the Academy. These landmarks mark the end of the city and the beginning of two opposed neighborhoods &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/athens\/tourist-in-my-own-city\/athens-the-region-that-has-been-placed-on-the-list-of-the-coolest-cities-on-the-planet\/18292\/\"><strong>Exarchia district<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/athens\/life-in-athens\/kolonaki-and-its-history-the-aristocratic-district-of-athens\/67154\/\"><strong>Kolonaki district<\/strong><\/a>, both symbols of Athens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pireos Street<\/strong>, as it descends, connects <strong>Metaxourgeio<\/strong> and <strong>Gazi<\/strong>, the areas once known as the <strong>Greek Soho<\/strong>. Meanwhile, <strong>Agiou Konstantinou Street<\/strong> is in a constant state of transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>The special areas of Athens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68014\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-1024x768.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-750x563.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-1140x855.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68014 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis.jpg\" alt=\"Agia Irini Square\" width=\"1220\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plateia-agias-eirinis-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Agia Irini Square is a hangout for Athenians and tourists alike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Indeed, <strong>Athens<\/strong> possesses a unique charm, even in its less attractive aspects. This charm is amplified in its beauty. The city boasts several special areas that cater to its residents, the Athenians.<\/p>\n<p>The historic center is filled with hundreds of cafes and bars nestled within arcades and pedestrian streets. The evolution of street food caters to the tastes of even the most discerning palates. Branded restaurants, wine bars, terraces offering stunning views, and hotel roof gardens all contribute to the city\u2019s allure.<\/p>\n<p>The districts of <strong>Psirri,<\/strong> <strong>Agia Irini Square<\/strong>, and <strong>Avysinias Square<\/strong> are vibrant areas filled with enticing aromas, vivid colors, and delightful music. The picturesque neighborhoods of <strong>Plaka<\/strong>, <strong>Thissio<\/strong>, and <strong>Monastiraki<\/strong>, while popular with tourists, remain timeless local hangouts. And rightly so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Tourists are changing the structure of the city<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68003\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68003\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-750x500.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-1140x760.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68003 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina.jpg\" alt=\"Tourists in Athens\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/touristes-stin-athina-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have millions of tourists influenced the structure of Athens? Undoubtedly, yes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Does Athens accommodate the millions of tourists who visit each year, and what impact do they have on us? The answer to these questions isn\u2019t straightforward. There are times when Athens is teeming with people, presenting both advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n<p>On the positive side, investments have been made in hotel units, making them more modern and comprehensive than ever before. Boutique hotels not only provide accommodation but also contribute to the city\u2019s architectural and aesthetic appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68024\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-300x182.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-1024x621.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-768x466.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-750x455.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-1140x691.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68024 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes.jpg\" alt=\"Tourists at the Acropolis\" width=\"1220\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-750x455.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/acropoli-touristes-1140x691.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tourism, Greece&#8217;s heavy industry, affects the daily life of the capital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>This form of development, while beneficial in some aspects, has also led to significant changes in the city\u2019s structure. For instance, the recent closure of the historic Ideal Cinema to make way for a new hotel is one such change.<\/p>\n<p>Another notable shift is the gradual transformation of <strong>Exarchia\u2019s identity<\/strong>. Short-term leases have begun to alter the area\u2019s DNA, a change that had already been underway. It\u2019s important to note, however, that these changes are not without their challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Expensive Athens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68019\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-750x422.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-1140x641.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68019 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias.jpg\" alt=\"Vasilissis Sofias Avenue\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leoforos-vasilissis-sofias-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Life in Athens today is more expensive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Indeed, Athens today is more expensive for its residents. This could be a reason why we sometimes feel overwhelmed compared to the past. However, it might be beneficial to stop dwelling on what we could afford with 500 in the late &#8217;90s.<\/p>\n<p>Investing our energy in a past that no longer exists and doesn\u2019t impact our daily lives can cause us to lose sight of the present. The cost of living in Athens indeed exceeds what it offers. But instead of lamenting the past, let\u2019s focus on making changes today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Instead of an epilogue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68016\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-750x500.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-1140x760.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68016 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina.jpg\" alt=\"Athens in the evening\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Athens is a city with an identity &#8211; both in its ugly and in its beautiful<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Is Athens beautiful or ugly? The answer to this question is subjective, as each person who traverses its streets has their own unique story to tell. Even the same individual may have different perspectives at different times.<\/p>\n<p>While we may walk the same path, our perceptions can vary greatly. One thing is certain &#8211; Athens is not defined solely by the &#8220;Great Walk&#8221; or the discomfort at <strong>Panepistimiou str<\/strong>, both of which have been points of public debate over the past year. Nor is it defined by the local rulers with their often grand ambitions. 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It\u2019s the people we encounter on the metro, in the city\u2019s cafes, and the staff who serve us in the shops where we choose to spend time with friends. It\u2019s the aesthetics that the city offers, and the diverse narrative that is created alongside our own experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Even in its imperfections, Athens possesses a unique and distinct style that we\u2019ve come to love. This style, in its way, contributes to the city\u2019s beauty. Just like the city itself, it\u2019s a blend of diverse elements coming together to form a harmonious whole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel to Greece \u2013 Google News \u2013 Follow us<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5>Read Also:<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/athens\/tourist-in-my-own-city\/athens-the-road-that-has-the-same-name-for-25-centuries\/18187\/\">Athens: the road that\u2019s had the same name for 25 centuries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/athens\/tourist-in-my-own-city\/an-unknown-secret-city-under-athens\/18126\/\">A secret city under Athens<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/famous-greek-people\/the-imposing-buildings-of-ernst-ziller-in-athens\/67094\/\">The imposing buildings of Ernst Ziller in Athens<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow ExploringGreece.tv on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Athens a city of beauty or a city of ugliness? 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