Pocket Rough Guide Athens

Book excerpt: POCKET ROUGH GUIDE ATHENS Pocket Rough Guide Athens is your essential guide to Greece's capital, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops and bars. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss, from the cutting-edge Acropolis Museum to vertiginous views from Lykavitós Hill. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and dance, from lively neighbourhood tavernas to the perfect bars to kick off a night out. · The best of the city's shops, restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels, selected by our expert authors · Tailored itineraries and highlights make trip-planning easy · Inspirational photography brings the city to life · Up-to-date background information, including transport details and a calendar of festivals and events