Greece - Athens & Around (PDF Chapter)
This is the Athens & Around chapter from Lonely Planet’s Greece guidebook.
With equal measures of grunge and grace, Athens is a heady mix of ancient history and contemporary cool. The magnificent Acropolis, visible from almost every part of the city, reminds Greeks daily of their heritage and the city’s many transformations.
- visit the awe-inspiring Acropolis
- maps
- enjoy the majesty of the Parthenon sculptures at the Acropolis Museum
- transport
- stroll in the Ancient Agora
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Athens & Around, Athens Ports, Piraeus, Rafina, Lav-rio, Apollo Coast, Cape Sounion, Mt Parnitha, Marathon & Around, Vravrona, Peania, Elefsina
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