Insight Compact Guide: Athens Book

	Introduction
	Athens - Nursery of Western Civilisation	5
	Historical Highlights	12
	Places
Route 1	The Acropolis	18
Route 2	The Greek Agora	25
Route 3	The Theatre Precinct	30
Route 4	Through Plaka and Monastiraki	33
Route 5	Around Sintagma Square	37
Route 6	Roman Athens	41
Route 7	The Athens of the 19th Century	45
Route 8	The Museum Quarter	50
Route 9	From Lykavittos to Exarchia	55
	Athens' Environs	58
	Excursions
	Piraeus	60
	Islands in the Saronic Gulf	63
	Apollo Coast, Sounion and Lavrion	67
	Culture
	Athens Through the Ages	69
	Destruction of the Parthenon	72
	Contemporary Culture	73
	Festivals and Holidays	74
	Theatre, Music and Dance	75
	Leisure
	Food and Drink	77
	Shopping	80
	Nightlife	83
	Practical Information
	Getting There	85
	Getting Around	86
	Facts for the Visitor	88
	Accommodation	92
	Index	96