With the gleaming marble monuments of the Acropolis rising triumphantly above it, Athens is a vibrant, non-stop metropolis that delights visitors at every turn. After exploring the Parthenon, the Agora, the Temple of the Olympian Zeus and the city"s other Classical ruins, head for Plaka - the oldest quarter of town - and relax at a shady cafe table. Or spend some quiet moments in one of many beautiful churches or museums, take a cable car ride up Mount Lycabettus for spectacular panoramic views, or stroll through the streets of the white-washed village of Anafiotika. This work provides a thorough reference guide to this splendid city, with insider information and tips, expanded hotel and restaurant data and fold-out quick-view maps of the destination and surrounding areas.