Pocket Athens

Lonely Planet'sPocket Athensis your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Go back in time at the Acropolis, marvel at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and hike the ancient Filopappou Hill; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Athens and make the most of your trip!

InsideLonely Planet'sPocket Athens:

Full-colourmaps and travel photography throughout

Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Convenient pull-out Athensmap(included in print version), plus over 21 colour neighbourhood maps

User-friendly layoutwith helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

CoversAcropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Greek Parliament, Syntagma, Plaka, Keramikos, Gazi, Filopappou Hill, Thisio, Monastiraki, Psyrri, Exarhia, Kolonaki, Benaki Museum, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet'sPocket Athens,an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Athens with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

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eBook Features:(Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline mapsprevent roaming and data charges

Effortlessly navigateand jump between maps and reviews

Add notesto personalise your guidebook experience

Seamlessly flipbetween pages

Bookmarksand speedy searchcapabilities get you to key pages in a flash

Embedded linksto recommendations' websites

Zoom-inmaps and photos

Inbuilt dictionaryfor quick referencing

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