Publisher's Synopsis
Berlitz Pocket Guide Athens gives you reliable, user-friendly detail with stunning colour photography to uncover this deeply historic city, telling you all you need to know about its attractions: from the timeless beauty of the Parthenon temple and the world-class New Acropolis Museum, stunning showcase for the antiquities of the Acropolis, to the old Pláka quarter with its pretty maze of streets and restaurants, and day trips to the islands. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around.
To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Athens' Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day. The What to Do chapter suggests ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to the summer Athens Festival.
The book provides all the essential background information, including a historical overview and an Eating Out chapter covering Greek cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.
