Lonely Planet Athens

by Willett, David; Wildman, Kim

• ISBN13: 9781864502954
• ISBN10: 1864502959
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.-- in-depth information on Athens' fascinating history and architectural heritage-- detailed guide to the incomparable Acropolis-- local lowdown on accommodation and restaurant options for all budgets and tastes-- spot-on guide to entertainment, from rembetika music and ancient drama to jazz clubs-- excursions to ancient cliff-top temples, Byzantine monasteries, spectacular coastal lookouts and more

Table of Contents

The Author	4	(1)
This Book	5	(1)
Foreword	6	(3)
Introduction	9	(1)
Facts About Athens	10	(30)
History	10	(9)
Geography	19	(1)
Geology	20	(1)
Climate	20	(1)
Ecology & Environment	21	(1)
Government & Politics	21	(1)
Economy	21	(1)
People	21	(1)
Education	22	(1)
Arts	22	(7)
Society & Conduct	29	(3)
Religion	32	(1)
Language	33	(1)
Olympics 2004	34	(6)
Facts for the Visitor	40	(32)
When to Go	40	(1)
Orientation	40	(2)
Maps	42	(1)
Responsible Tourism	42	(1)
Tourist Offices	43	(1)
Travel Agencies	43	(1)
Documents	44	(1)
Embassies & Consulates	45	(2)
Customs	47	(1)
Money	47	(3)
Post & Communications	50	(3)
Internet Resources	53	(1)
Books	54	(2)
Films	56	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	56	(1)
Radio & TV	57	(1)
Video Systems	57	(1)
Photography & Video	57	(1)
Time	58	(1)
Electricity	58	(1)
Weights & Measures	58	(1)
Laundry	58	(1)
Toilets	58	(1)
Left Luggage	59	(1)
Health	59	(3)
Dangers & Annoyances	62	(4)
Women Travellers	66	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	66	(1)
Disabled Travellers	66	(1)
Senior Travellers	66	(1)
Athens for Children	66	(1)
Useful Organisations	67	(1)
Libraries	67	(1)
Universities	67	(1)
Cultural Centres	67	(1)
Emergencies	67	(1)
Legal Matters	68	(1)
Business Hours	68	(1)
Public Holidays	68	(1)
Special Events	68	(1)
Doing Business	69	(2)
Work	71	(1)
Getting There & Away	72	(12)
Air	72	(5)
Bus	77	(1)
Train	78	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	79	(2)
Bicycle	81	(1)
Hitching	81	(1)
Boat	81	(3)
Getting Around	84	(5)
The Airport	84	(1)
Bus & Trolleybus	85	(1)
Metro	85	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	86	(1)
Taxi	87	(1)
Organised Tours	87	(2)
The Acropolis	89	(8)
Things to See & Do	97	(19)
Highlights	97	(1)
Walking Tour	97	(2)
The Acropolis	99	(1)
Theatre Of Dionysos	99	(2)
Theatre Of Herodes Atticus	101	(1)
Ancient Agora	101	(2)
Keramikos	103	(1)
Roman Athens	103	(2)
Byzantine Athens	105	(1)
National Archaeological Museum	105	(4)
Other Museums	109	(2)
Art Galleries	111	(1)
What's Free	112	(1)
Hills Of Athens	112	(1)
Parks	113	(1)
Activities	114	(1)
Courses	115	(1)
Places to Stay	116	(8)
Places to Stay -- Budget	116	(3)
Places to Stay -- Mid-Range	119	(2)
Places to Stay -- Top End	121	(2)
Apartments	123	(1)
Places to Eat	124	(10)
Food	124	(1)
Drinks	125	(1)
Places to Eat -- Budget	125	(4)
Places to Eat -- Mid-Range	129	(1)
Places to Eat -- Top End	130	(1)
Places to Eat -- International	131	(1)
Places to Eat -- Vegetarian	132	(1)
Places to Eat -- Cafes & Pastry Shops	132	(1)
Places to Eat -- Fast Food	133	(1)
Places to Eat -- Self-Catering	133	(1)
Entertainment	134	(5)
Pubs & Bars	134	(1)
Discos	134	(1)
Live Music	134	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Venues	135	(1)
Cinema	136	(1)
Theatre	136	(1)
Folk Music	136	(1)
Classical Music	137	(1)
Opera & Ballet	137	(1)
Athens Festival	138	(1)
Spectator Sports	138	(1)
Shopping	139	(5)
What to Buy	139	(3)
Where to Shop	142	(1)
Opening Hours	143	(1)
Markets	143	(1)
Excursions	144	(30)
Attica	144	(1)
Piraeus	144	(4)
Glyfada	148	(3)
Kifissia	151	(3)
Around Athens	154	(1)
Cape Sounion	155	(2)
East Coast	157	(1)
Marathon Region	158	(1)
Peloponnese	159	(1)
Corinth	159	(2)
Mycenae	161	(2)
Nafplio	163	(3)
Epidaurus	166	(1)
Delphi	167	(2)
Saronic Gulf Islands	169	(1)
Aegina	170	(1)
Poros	171	(1)
Hydra	172	(1)
Spetses	173	(1)
LANGUAGE	174	(6)
GLOSSARY	180	(9)
INDEX	189
Text	189
Places to Stay	191
Places to Eat	192
Boxed Text	192