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Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of
Greece.
As of
2001,
Athens had a population of 745,514, and is located within a larger
metropolitan area with a population of around 3.8 million.
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, have been occupied for at least 3,000 years,
and is sometimes known as the "cradle of western civilization"
or the "birthplace of democracy". The most visible, and famous, sign of this classical
heritage is the Parthenon (a temple to the ancient goddess Athena) which stands on
the Acropolis (a flat-topped rock which rises 512 feet (150 meters) above sea level). There
are of course many other historic sites and monuments, including buildings from Roman, Byzantine
and Ottoman periods, as well more modern landmarks constructed since Greece achieved independence
in 1830.
In more recent years, Athens successfully hosted the
2004
Summer Olympic Games (the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad), having previously hosted
the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
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By Marc Dubin
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The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! From ancient history to modern hotels, no travel reference accommodates your needs like DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greece, Athens & the Mainland. With more than 750 full-color photographs, this accessible handbook guides you in and around Athens and throughout mainland Greece using street-by-street and 3-D maps to direct you to all the main sights. The extensive Athens section highlights the history, art, architecture, and culture of this extraordinary city with special layouts devoted to the National Archaeological Museum, the Acropolis, and the Parthenon. Beyond Athens, the guide takes you to the ancient and medieval ruins abundant throughout the Peloponnese peninsula, location of the ancient cities of Corinth and Olympia. Three special sections covering wetland wildlife, the Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum, and Mount Athos, detail prime features of Northern Greece. Other chapters explore Greece's Byzantine architecture, history, cuisine, and wines, making this the most complete and invaluable guidebook to Greece on the market. |
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Streetwise Athens Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Athens, Greece - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated metro map This map covers the following areas:
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Greece & the Aegean Map 1:3,300,000 Anyone who visits Greece is drawn to visit the Acropolis of Athens. It houses the Parthenon, sitting majestically on the hill, and offers terrific views of the bustling capital below. Go early or late in the day to avoid the afternoon heat. Mid-day, visit some museums or relax in a cafe with an ouzo. Athens is loaded with museums, and the National Archaeological Museum ranks among the top ten in the world. The Plaka, located downhill from the Acropolis, is one of the oldest parts of modern Athens. The old market, where philosophers Socrates and Plato once walked and talked, is known as the Ancient Agora. The Psiri, working class neighborhood by day, is the hip nightlife district. All these sites, places, hotels and metro stations are easy to locate with the STREETWISE® Athens Map. For those venturing outside Athens, there is a detailed map of the port town of Piraeus, where all ferries and cruise ships make their departure for the Greek Islands. And because no trip is complete without visiting at least one Greek Island, a map of the Greek Islands with major ferry routes is also included. Our pocket size Athens map is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Athens map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Athens map today and you too can navigate Athens, Greece like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. |
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"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland" will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed maps of Greece, Athens and the Mainland regions, beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all the unparalleled sites, this guide highlights the best things to do in Greece, Athens and the Mainland; from exploring the archaeological monuments of the Acropolis, visiting the monasteries of Meteora, relaxing on a beach or taking a scenic walk to discover some of Europe's most inspiring scenery. Fully updated and expanded, the "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland" includes all the essential insider information every traveller needs, whatever your budget, including dozens of reviews for hotels in Greece, Athens and the Mainland, listings of recommended restaurants in Greece, Athens and the Mainland, tips for shopping, entertainment and excursions. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the "DK Eyewitness Guide to Greece, Athens and the Mainland". |
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