I know that this sounds mean, but I am trying to give some constructive criticism. Athens is a wonderful city full of many diverse people and cultures, but it is also dirty. There is graffiti everywhere, and the streets are covered with cigarette butts. Also, on a minor note, the buildings across the street from our hotel looked kind of haunted. I will now present a list of rules for the people of Athens, so tourists can realize the true beauty of the city, and not just the pollution.
New Rules For a Clean Athens, Greece:
- NO LITTERING (Well Duh.)
- Please do not smoke in public places such as restaurants, stores, etc.
- Only spray paint assigned graffiti walls in certain areas of the city (The government needs to create them first, though)
- Please pick up trash and debris if seen and deposit in the nearest waste bin.
The consequences for violating these rules can come up to $2,000 dollars in fines.
Now, I am not saying that Greece should be forced to do these things, but I sincerely think that Athens could use a clean up job. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED Athens, and I would love to go back, but I did't like the trash. Everything else in the city was perfectly fine, and I loved it. Please do not take offense to this post.