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"...Lonely Planet's Best of Athens proved itself to be the most current and accurate guide by a long way." -- The London Times, July 21, 2007

The London Times, July 21, 2007
'...Lonely Planet's Best of Athens proved itself to be the most current and accurate guide by a long way.'


Product Description
Athens is still fresh and invigorated after its Olympic face-lift: amble between crumbling temples, enjoy a frappe in a characterful Monastiraki cafe, then trawl the shops for traditional sandals and Byzantine rings. Dine at Piraeus for waterfront views or at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the luminous Acropolis. Raise a toast to Dionysus in a friendly barakia or dance until dawn. Your odyssey begins here.

INSIDER INFORMATION - our expert author reveals local secrets and hidden gems.
SLEEP SOUNDLY - hand-picked hotels; choose from chic designer rooms, grand palaces and charming family-run pensions.
DINE ON MEZEDES - our favorite souvlaki joints, old-style taverns and the latest hot spots.
LIVE IT UP - the city's best live music and performance venues, clubs and neighborhood bars.
NAVIGATE THE CITY with our clear, comprehensive fold-out maps, itineraries, and walking tours.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet; 3 edition (March 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1740598113
  • ISBN-13: 978-1740598118
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #603,982 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Book was helpful, but maps are so-so, September 28, 2007
This small guide was very helpful to a recent short trip to Athens. The recommendations of where to visit and day-by-day tours were good. It was nice that the guide was small and fit in my back pocket. However, the maps leave something to be desired. You might want to purchase additional Athens maps to go along with the book, or ask your hotel for some.
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4.0 out of 5 stars very useful guide to athens, May 14, 2007
My wife and i were in athens for 3 days and this little book was always in my pocket. it was very useful for us the entire trip. although some of the restaurant suggestions i'd question that's to be expected. the rest of the information was excellent. i found myself referring to the maps and area descriptions constantly. well worth the investment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet Best of Athens, February 20, 2008
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This was our bible on our first trip to Athens. It was the perfect size to carry along daily, and the maps were extremely helpful. We booked hotels and chose restaurants based on the book's recommendations... we were not disappointed!
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1.0 out of 5 stars small pocket book
I just returned from Athens and had forgotten to get some descriptive table top type books that I saw in the Plaka. This is a tiny pocket guide. Was not what I thought it was.
Published 7 months ago by William D. Funk

5.0 out of 5 stars love lonely planet
Athens is a great city. I had been there several times, waiting to see what has changd from 2000 year.
Published 22 months ago by Knut

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice overview of Athens' attractions
The book has good maps in addition to narrative. We used the "Eating" section and "Directory" most heavily, since we are not shoppers and had arranged a hotel through alternative... Read more
Published on August 19, 2006 by G. T. Orwick

3.0 out of 5 stars It's out of date.
I guess I should have known that a 2004 guide to Athens is out of date in 2006. It hasn't been updated to reflect the fact that the metro now connects to the airport, and its... Read more
Published on July 2, 2006 by Sneezer Tulane

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