Omonoia, Athens
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Omonoia
Ομόνοια | |
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Neighborhood | |
Coordinates:37°59′2″N23°43′40″E/ 37.98389°N 23.72778°E | |
Country | Greece |
Region | Attica |
City | Athens |
Postal code | 104 xx, 105 xx |
Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Omonoia(Greek:Ομόνοιαpronounced[oˈmo.ni.a]) is aneighborhoodin downtownAthens,Greece,centered on thesquareof the same name and served by theOmonoia stationof theAthens Metro.Historically the heart of the city, it has experienced seriousurban decayin recent years, becoming plagued bydrug dealing,prostitutionandtheft,especially in its western part. Despite that, it is still a focal point for commercial and social life in Athens.