Published by Time Out, part of Ebury Publishing
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Format: Paperback
EAN: 9781846700323
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EAN: 9781846700323
Published: 1 Nov 2007
It's impossible to visit Athens without being reminded of its immense history, from the iconic Acropolis, Roman ruins and mosaic-filled Byzantine churches to stellar archaeological and ethnographic museums. But Athens is also very much a vibrant, contemporary metropolis, with lively alfresco cafés, a flourishing dining scene that embraces both the traditional and inventive modern Greek cuisine, and energetic nightlife that spills out on to beach clubs in summer. It's a dichotomy encapsulated by the Acropolis Museum, a striking building designed by superstar architect Bernard Tschumi to house the Parthenon Marbles, including - eventually - the Elgin Marbles.
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Time Out Athens is invaluable
- The Times
Comprehensive sections on the gay scene, music across the board, hip places to hang out, funky galleries and art house cinema will make the Time Out Guide de rigeur for the cosmopolitan visitors who'll soon be turning Athens into the new Barcelona.
- The Observer
EDITOR:
John Shandy Watson lives in London and has been the deputy editor of Time Out guides as various as Rome, Hong Kong and Gay & Lesbian London. He is the author of a guide to Montréal and has written numerous online city guides.
CONSULTANT EDITOR:
Diane Shugart is the editor of Odyssey, a bimonthly magazine about Greece and the Greek diaspora. She lives in Athens.
