Awful Athens

They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. But some places are genuinely awful. Want to discover a different side of Athens? You're in the right place!

Explore a contrasting city of bustling streets, immigrants, tourists, street vendors and everyday life. Discover a fascinating mix of cultures, urban decay and social tensions in neighborhoods largely untouched by traditional tourism.

This is the less polished Athens: lively, gritty and full of contrasts. Along the way, we'll explore overtourism, Airbnb, rising property prices, gentrification, foreign investment, migration and the refugee crisis.

Discover the city behind the postcard and why its messy, chaotic and sometimes ugly corners can tell you more than another beautiful ruin ever could.

Expect fascinating stories, uncomfortable truths, dark humor and places you probably wouldn't visit on your own.

Godforsaken places and plenty of urban decay: awful can be awesome. Dare to see it!