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Omonoia, Athens

Coordinates:37°59′2″N23°43′40″E/ 37.98389°N 23.72778°E/37.98389; 23.72778
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Omonoia
Ομόνοια
Neighborhood
Night view of Omonoia Square.
Night view of Omonoia Square.
Location within Athens municipality
Location within Athens municipality
Coordinates:37°59′2″N23°43′40″E/ 37.98389°N 23.72778°E/37.98389; 23.72778
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
104 xx, 105 xx
Websitewww.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.

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