Best of Athens : the ultimate pocket guide and map

Refined information to help you make the most of a quick trip away.

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Make your way through the buzzing streets to Athens' breathtaking ancient monuments and contemporary café culture. With discerning coverage that packs a marathon experience into a quick stay, Best of Athens puts the whole city in your pocket.

• Plan your odyssey with our easy-to-use fold-out maps and detailed walking tours
• Touch the heavens - in-depth coverage of Athens' spectacular highlights, including the Acropolis and National Archaeological Museum
• Feast like the gods - fine dining at the city's best tavernas, cafés and ouzeria
• Athenian elegance - from Kolonaki's cosmopolitan boutiques to Monastiraki's markets, Athens is a shopaholic's paradise
• Enjoy a hero's welcome - expert tips on lodgings that let you stay in style