Athens, Greece Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)

Historic Athens is the ancient capital of Greece and one of the most interesting places to visit in all of Europe.  The city attracts visitors from all over the world who marvel at the mighty Acropolis and its other ancient attractions. This is the city where democracy and justice made their earliest impact. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and is located near to the deep blue sea of Piraeus as well as the enchanting neighborhoods of Kifisia and Ekali.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to Athens - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Acropolis - Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Mount Lycabettus - National Garden - Zappeion Megaron - Hellenic Parliament - Kallimarmaron/Panathenaic Olympic Stadium - Ancient Agora of Athens - Temple of Ifestos in Thysseion - Stoa of Attalos - Flea Market (Monastiraki) - Keramikos - Pnyx Hill - Theatre of Dionysus Eleythereus - Philopappos Monument - Temple of Olympian Zeus - Museums in Athens - National Archaeological Museum - Acropolis Museum - Benaki Museum - Cycladic Art Museum - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Places To Eat & Drink - Places To Shop