Athens

The monuments and sites in the centre of Athens are among the most visited and best known in the world. Yet whether it is the Olympic Stadium, the old Parliament Building, or the Acropolis itself, in "Athens: The City" the reader will read new stories and find a fresh perspective on the history (ancient and modern), the myths, legends, folklore and politics of one of the most fascinating cities in the world. This volume includes stories about the Acropolis, Areopagos Hill, Thesion Hill, Pnyx Hill, Museion Hill, the Ilissos Quarter, the Palace Quarter, the Cathedral Quarter, the Commercial Quarter, Lycabettos, Ampelokipi, Plaka, Monastiraki, Psiri, Metaxurgeio, Botanikos, etc.